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February 10, 2015

Invisalign® Straightens Smiles Inconspicuously in Farmington, MI

177000598Orthodontics have come a long way over the years. Treatment doesn’t take nearly as long as it used to. And if you don’t want people to know that you’re wearing braces, well then Dr. Leslie M. Metzger and her staff at Monet Aesthetic Dentistry in Farmington, MI, won’t tell. Moreover, we can straighten your teeth with Invisalign clear plastic aligners so your teeth won’t tell either!

If you didn’t have the opportunity for braces in childhood, but you’ve always longed for a straighter smile, then Invisalign may be the answer now. Invisalign uses a system of clear, smooth, BPA-free plastic aligners to gradually move your teeth into their proper position. Treatment usually takes about one year, and then you’ll have the smile you’ve always wanted. (more…)

January 10, 2015

General and Preventive Dentistry from Dr. Metzger in Farmington, MI

170082992We don’t mean to sound too cliché, but the fact is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” At Monet Aesthetic Dentistry, we’d much rather prevent a dental problem than cure what could become a bothersome and even expensive problem later. That’s why general and preventive dentistry is at the heart of our practice in Farmington, MI.

With this in mind and in keeping with the recommendation of the American Dental Association, Dr. Leslie M. Metzger would like to see you and your family members twice every year for dental checkups. At these checkups, we’ll carefully clean your teeth and examine each tooth for any visible signs of decay. We’ll assess the health of your gums and other soft tissue, and we’ll take x-rays when necessary to reveal hidden spots of decay or possible infection. (more…)

December 10, 2014

TMJ Therapy with Dr. Metzger in Farmington, MI

167121308Have you ever heard of the temporomandibular joints? Well, even though they’re right by your ears, most people have never heard of them. These are the joints that sit on either side of your head just in front of your ears. These joints allow you to smoothly open and close your mouth. Unless they don’t. Patients with temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, often experience pain and other symptoms caused by TMJ. Fortunately, TMJ therapy can provide relief, and Dr. Leslie M. Metzger of Monet Aesthetic Dentistry in Farmington, MI, specializes in helping patients eliminate the symptoms of TMJ.

TMJ Therapy Relieves Many Symptoms

The most common symptom of TMJ is, unfortunately, pain. The pain usually happens when you chew, bite or yawn and is felt in the temporomandibular joint, as well as the surrounding areas including your ears, neck, head and shoulders. Other symptoms may include:

  • A clicking or popping sound when you open your mouth
  • Swelling on the side of your face
  • Sensitive teeth
  • The feeling of an earache, but no sign of infection
  • Headaches
  • Changes to your bite or a misaligned bite
  • Difficulty opening and closing your mouth, or feeling like your jaw is locked

TMJ Therapy Treatment

Regardless of why you have TMJ disorder—and the culprit may be teeth grinding, an improper bite, or an injury to the head, face or neck that affects the jaw—the solution may be a custom-fitted oral appliance. Worn at night, this appliance or splint as it is sometimes called, reduces stress on the jaw and repositions the lower jaw so that it fits properly in the TMJ socket. Many patients quickly find relief from the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder with a splint.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you think that you or a loved one might have TMJ disorder, then call the office of Dr. Leslie Metzger at Monet Aesthetic Dentistry. We serve patients in Farmington, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Livonia, Southfield, Plymouth, and Oak Park.

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