by Kevin J. Andrews DDS, MS- Orthodontics |
The Damon System…Braces for Adults
Do you remember how big and bulky braces used to be? Well, thanks to current orthodontic technology, brackets are smaller than ever. In fact, downsizing the overall dimensions of the braces and needing less forces to move and align teeth has made orthodontics [...]

by Dan Mannikko, DDS |
Neuromuscular dentistry is a treatment philosophy that looks beyond teeth to the other structures and tissues that are indirectly altered in an individual’s attempt to bring their teeth and jaws together.
Neuromuscular dentists deal with the delicate interplay between the upper and lower teeth, right and left jaw joints, and muscles of [...]

by Dr. Manniko, DDS |
The incidence of airway obstructions causing a stoppage of breathing during sleep, affects some 15 million people in this country, and 90 percent have not been diagnosed. Harvard-trained physician John Remmer, MD believes that sleep apnea will become the most chronic disease in all industrialized countries. Consider some of these facts [...]

by Dr. Tony Jensen |
TMJ is not a condition itself; rather it stands for the Temporomandibular joint—the jaw joint. This joint connects the temporal bone (the side of the skull) with the mandible (the jaw bone). When this joint has symptoms of pain, or is not functioning properly the condition is called TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) [...]

by Dan Mannikko, DDS |
Amalgam, the metal mixture of copper, tin and mercury that many of us grew up having for our tooth fillings, can quickly and easily damage your teeth in the plaque, saliva and blood-rich environment called the human mouth. For example, most of us know that metals, in the presence of [...]

Written by Dan Mannikko DDS
At first glance, teeth really do seem simple. We use them to chew and we use them to smile, and if you brush them once in a while, you may not think too much of them until they hurt. What many people fail to realize, though, is that in oral health, [...]

Written by Sara Piccola
It was a pleasant surprise walking into Dr. Dan Mannikko’s office, being greeted with a relaxing atmosphere and an elegant waiting area with only 4 chairs. Was this a dentist’s or a massage therapist’s waiting room?
There is no doubt Dr. Mannikko is a dentist. In 1997 he graduated from the University of [...]

Written by Zeny N. Ocean, DDS
The clear links between dental health and heart disease just got a lot stronger, which may now be a motivational factor for many to improve oral hygiene. People with bleeding gums allow entry of up to 700 different types of bacteria directly into their circulation, increasing the risk for a [...]

Improving Athletic Performance
& Well-Being By Correcting
An Unbalanced Bite.
Written by Dan Mannikko, DDS
What is your physical potential? Weekend warriors and professional athletes alike are always pushing their physical limits. How would instant improvements in balance, flexibility, and strength help your performance?
Traditionally, mouth guards have been used to protect an athlete’s teeth and jaws, mainly in high-impact [...]

by Zeny N. Ocean, DDS |
Periodontal disease and diabetes—are dentists doing enough? With a growing population of diabetics (presently 25 million) and pre-diabetics (60 million), we are falling short. Gum disease plays an important role in diabetes. There is significant evidence that periodontal (gum) disease may contribute to higher rates of premature death in diabetics. [...]

By Dan Mannikko, DDS
The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, is located just in front of the ear openings on both sides of the head. This joint is the connection point of the lower jaw to the skull, and with contraction and relaxation of the muscles, the lower jaw can move in many different dimensions. The TMJ [...]

By Dr. Zeny Ocean
A Short Primer:
People who have diabetes are at a higher risk of developing gum disease. In diabetics, periodontal disease is typically worse than people who don’t have diabetes. Research confirms that diabetes makes gum disease more severe. The effects include deeper pockets in the gum around the teeth, more loss of bone [...]