Occlusion Analysis
Island Tower Dentistry
BITE—“OCCLUSAL”—ANALYSIS at your Marco Island Dentist
An important component of dental health is the alignment of your teeth and the manner in which the upper and lower teeth come together when you bite. Referred to on the professional level as “occlusion,” the manner in which you bite can impact your overall oral health because of the massive force generated by the jaw and its muscles. If this force is not spread out and evenly distributed, it can cause serious and possibly irreversible damage to teeth, gums, jaw muscles, and bone structure. The negative consequences of a bad bite are potentially so severe that Dr. Jonathan Van Dyke, Dr. Ryan Whelen, and Island Tower Dentistry offer bite analysis as one of their services as part of their Marco Island, Florida dental care practice.
Bad Bite—Occlusal Disease
- Wear on the biting surface of the teeth, often noticed when the front teeth start looking smaller than the back teeth.
- Loose teeth
- Teeth sensitivity, especially in reaction to thermal changes.
- Tooth soreness when biting.
- Teeth breakage or cracking.
- Sore jaw muscles.
- Facial pain or headaches.
- Popping or clicking sounds from the jaw joints during eating or other jaw movement, sometimes accompanied by pain.
- Receding gums
- Notches in the teeth at or below the gum line.
Your Bite Analysis In Marco Island
Your Marco Island dentist visit includes a visual inspection of occlusion as part of a regular checkup. But if you are experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, or just want peace of mind with regard to the condition of your bite, Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their team also offer the latest in digital occlusal analysis. With high-tech pressure mapping, force measurement, and tactile sensors, Island Tower Dentistry utilizes T-Scan™ to reveal the level and timing of force on each individual tooth, as well as the occlusal stability of the overall bite. T-Scan™ provides baseline occlusion data on new patients that can be monitored for any future changes, and can help easily diagnose bad bite issues that may be affecting existing Naples, Florida-area dental patients.
Correcting Bad Bite
Depending upon the severity of the occlusal disease, Dr. Van Dyke and Dr. Whelen may be able to correct the bad bite in-office at his Marco Island dentistry practice. Crowns and veneers can be used to correct many bad bite cases, which, along with restoring occlusion, can also provide dental patients with a brighter, more youthful-looking smile. Depending upon the severity, malocclusion-based crown and veneer work can usually be completed within a month. More severe bad bite cases may require orthodontics, which can take several years to complete and may also call for crowns and veneers upon completion in order to restore enamel.
Contact Island Tower Dentistry
Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their highly qualified team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and Marco Island office support staff stand ready to check the condition of your bite and assist you with all of your dental needs. To contact Island Tower Dentistry about any dental concern, or to schedule a routine checkup, call for an appointment today at 239-394-1004. Our office is conveniently located at 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Marco Island, Florida 34145.
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Excellent Care
Dr. Van Dyke runs a truly professional office. All of his staff are very competent and accommodating to his patients. I have received excellent care.
Service & Staff were Amazing
Service and staff were amazing! Very polite and professional.
Would Highly Recommend!
Would highly recommend! Wonderful staff, great patient care. No “dealer prep”, as has happened with another Marco Island dentist. I was very comfortable with this dental practice.
Diligent and Proficient!
Had cleaning, exam and X-rays. Everything was first class. Dental tools were in autoclaved packets and X-ray pads were individually wrapped. My dad is an oral surgeon so I know the drill (pun intended). Veronica was diligent, proficient and gentle while cleaning. Already booked my next appointment.
Couldn’t Ask for More
Lorraine is the best hygienist I have ever been to. She is professional, thorough and knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for more
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Truly Amazing
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Excellent Experience
Excellent experience getting my teeth cleaned. The staff are all very considerate, pleasant and knowledgeable.
It Saved My Vacation!
I was on vacation and lost my dental bridge (front teeth!) in the ocean. ITD got me in the next day and provided a replacement the same day. It saved my vacation!
Always a Good Experience
Staff was Fabulous!
As usual, the entire staff was fabulous on my recent visit. Dr. Van Dyke and Cody take great care of your dental needs.
Caring and Compassionate
Cody is a very good hygienist and super nice! Dr. VanDyke is also extremely nice, caring and compassionate.
The Best!
Very happy with results. Staff is the best. Dr. Van Dyke does fillers as well.
Extra Time and Effort
Cody was very thorough as usual with her cleaning process. I mentioned that we were going to be celebrating our anniversary this week and she spent extra time and effort to remove some stubborn stains as well! Excellent!
Explained Everything
Very professional and yet felt very comfortable with my hygienist. She explained everything and was asking if I was okay with the procedure. I was!
Me Teeth Look Great!
I had a great experience on 9/21/23 with Veronica as my hygienist I felt very comfortable and confident with her skills. She was very attentive, gentle and understanding of my anxiety due to past dental experiences. My teeth look great! The entire office is friendly and welcoming.
Outstanding & Professional
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Just had my first, new patient experience. Very pleased with how pleasant the entire office operates from the front desk to the hygienist to the dentist! I had a thorough cleaning & examination with great communication and planning. I am very pleased 😀
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As with every visit, I have received courteous and gentle care (and painless shots) from these dental professionals. I recommend Island Tower Dentistry to one and all.
Excellent service!
Excellent service, wonderful caring staff. Made actually going to the dentist a comfortable experienced.
Love This Place!
Love this place! Lorraine is amazing – my teeth came out of cleaning shining like new and she remembered literally everything about me from my last visit. The entire staff is top notch and welcoming.
Diligent, Proficient and Gentle
Had cleaning, exam and X-rays. Everything was first class. Dental tools were in autoclaved packets and X-ray pads were individually wrapped. My dad is an oral surgeon so I know the drill (pun intended). Veronica was diligent, proficient and gentle while cleaning. Already booked my next appointment.
I Will Come Back
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Pleasant & Pain Free
I love going to Island Tower Dentistry. I know, ‘who says that?’ but this office is awesome. The staff are very professional and friendly. Dr. Van Dyke is caring and very considerate of his patients. Their office is very pretty and clean. A very pleasant and pain free experience!! No, really-PAIN free!!
Very Professional and Friendly
Had two teeth broken because I ate a frozen candy bar. They took me right in. I would recommend to anyone. Very professional and friendly.
Excellent Dentist
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Another Great Experience
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An Excellent Experience
Excellent experience getting my teeth cleaned. The staff are all very considerate, pleasant and knowledgeable.