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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WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY:
Happy, Helpful Employees
Great Place!
This is a great place. I appreciate the service they provide and how well and nicely they answered all of my questions. If you need a Dentist in the Marco Island/Naples area this is your place!
So Nice
What a great office! Everyone is so nice and caring.
I was Impressed.
Front desk was polite and punctual. My hygienist, Cody, was outstanding. She was thorough, professional, and skillful yet also personable. I was impressed.
The Best
I’ve had many dentists over the years. These guys are the best. Friendly, efficient and more importantly painless.
Nice and Very Attentive
Everyone was so nice and very attentive. The dentist gave me suggestions on what is best for me. I will be going back for sure
Doctor and Staff are Top Notch!
I called Dr. Van Dyke’s office and explained my emergency situation. I was then told to come right over and would be squeezed in. My problem was then rectified very quickly. All future options were explained in detail. Doctor and staff are top notch!
A Very Thorough Professional
Dawn , my hygienist, was a very thorough professional . I felt that she cared about my dental health and explained the technique of flossing . I am happy with my visit there.
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Treatment was Excellent!
Beyond a Pleasant Experience
August 24, 2022
It is not often that one thinks of a visit to the dentist as a pleasant experience – but it can be. I just finished my cleaning and checking and all went well. Cody – my hygienist – was her typical professional and pleasant self. Angela and Hannah rounded out the visit – all-in-all pleasant experience. If you need dental care in the Marco Island area, you won’t do better. Thank you. I’ll be back.
May 25, 2022 –
Just finished a short appointment with Island Tower Dentistry. It pays to arrive a little early for me. Angela, Hanna, and Dr. Van Dyke got me right in and I was done in about 30 minutes. Great service. The folks are always very pleasant and cheerful. Makes a dentist visit a nice experience.
I have been using Island Tower Dentistry since 2013 – three time per year. My experience has always been great. With a couple of retirements since I first started coming to them, I want to acknowledge some of the new staff. Cody my, hygienist, does a great job. Very professional and personable. Angela, Hanna, and Hanna B. Teresa, and Gloria – and Dr. Van Dyke of course – make a great team. I can recommend them with confidence.
Just an updated from my last review. Today I had my cleaning and checking with Cody. She did her typical great job. The team is managing the challenges of Covid with efficiency and ease. I have booked my next appointment and hopefully the next time we will be beyond the mask and Covid plans. I can recommend the team at Island Tower Dentistry.
April 20th, 2022. Just had my cleaning and checking appointment at Island Tower Dentistry. If one can say it is a pleasure to go to the dentist, I will. We are fortunate to have access to top quality dental care and all the health benefits that come with it. Cody did her typical great job. Not only is she professional in her care, she is informative and personable throughout the process. Angela and Hanna rounded out the encounter with their friendly service. Now I’m good until the next appointment in 4 months. Thank you folks.
Highly Recommend
Excellent care and suggested modifications to my self-care. I highly recommend Dr. Van Dyke and his entire staff.
Proficient & Pleasant
Cody is very proficient at her job, and I might add quite pleasant. Hanna at the front desk does a great job and Dr. Van Dyke was very thorough in his explanation of the issues I have to deal with.
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.
Very Good Experience
Was a very good experience, very friendly and made my first visit a good one. Plan on using them for all my dentists needs on Marco.
Fast & Painless
Was scheduled for a cleaning and asked about possibly smoothing out a chip. Cleaning was fast sand painless. Doctor came in to take a look and fixed my chip in mins! Island tower dentistry really cares about their patients and provides great service!
Professional and Efficient
New Team in Town. Very Professional and Efficient. Great support staff. Signed up for a complete check up in a month.
Makes You Feel Very Comfortable
Knowledgeable, patient and makes you feel very comfortable. This is coming from a person who really doesn’t like pain. Like the step by step explanations as to what they are doing. Would highly recommend.
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.
Extremely Friendly
Dr. Van Dyke and staff were so extremely friendly and helpful. I look forward to coming in.
Reasonable Fees
Was taken in at the appointed time. Treatment was quick and professionally executed with new modern equipment. Atmosphere was pleasant and caring. Fee was very reasonable for services performed
So Gentle and Informative.
Cody is the best! So gentle and informative. Encouraging of good practices. Keeps track of progress and works to keep my teeth in great shape!
I Highly Recommend Him.
Dr. Vandyke is the man. Super knowledgeable and very kind. I highly recommend him.
An Actual Pleasure
From the dentists to the receptionists, the entire staff is outstanding! They all make going to the dentist an actual pleasure. I had to have a new crown and the complete procedure was painless.
Forever grateful!
Excellent. Friendly, professional, and reasonable. Angela was great and got me in to see the doctor and I was desperately in pain. Dr. Van Dyke was as good as it gets. Forever grateful!
Very Comfortable
I am very comfortable with Dr. Van Dyke and his staff taking care of my dental needs. My hygienist, Cody is excellent a real professional.
Much Appreciated
Thank you to Dr Jonathan Van Dyke and Sophia for seeing me w my tooth sensitivity issue. Thanks to Angela for getting me an appointment w in 1 day of calling. Great staff and customer service. Much appreciated.
Extremely Pleased
Dr. Van Dyke is a caring and knowledgeable dentist. Extremely pleased with my visit.
Superior Service
Very friendly staff. Quick and efficient, no long waiting time in the lobby. Affordable. Superior service. Highly recommend.