Do you have jaw or muscle

pain? Do you have

frequent headaches or

neck aches? These

symptoms are due to your

bite. Research has shown

that the majority of people

do not have an ideal bite

(ideal occlusion). When

our upper and lower teeth

do not function together

properly (even if they feel

ok), certain muscle reflexes

can trigger, causing

tempormandibular joint

(TMJ) pain, as well as jaw

muscle pain and

tenderness. This can

cause headaches, pain

when eating, neck pain and

other symptoms. This

improper function can also

lead to destructive

problems with your teeth,

such as cracks, broken

teeth or fillings, excessive

wear of enamel or dentin.

Once this happens it can

be challenging and costly

to repair.

Different treatment options

are available to help. After

a thorough exam and

diagnosis, bite splint therapy

(custom night guard) may

be recommended. This

special appliance can help

your muscles and joints

relax, and reduce pain.

When the custom appliance

is created, we can interpose

an ideal bite (ideal

occlusion) in the appliance,

thereby stopping the

damaging destructive

muscle reflexes. A bite

stabilizing appliance that

we make can help to

diagnose and remove

potential tooth cracking

forces, as well as protect

your teeth and restorations

while you sleep.

A permanent way to get to

an ideal bite is with

orthodontics. Braces from

an orthodontist can be

invaluable to correct

complex cases. Invisible

aligners can be a great

alternative to make minor

corrections to one's bite.

Another permanent option

that doesn't require the time

needed for braces or

invisible aligners is a bite

adjustment. After bite splint

therapy to ensure all

muscles and joints are

relaxed and pain free,

gently adjusting teeth in

specific and predetermined

places can create the ideal

bite and negate the long

term need for a bite splint.

This can make your teeth fit

the way they were designed

to, therefore reducing

destructive habits on teeth

and reduce headaches,

muscle and joint pain.

TMJ, Bite Splints/Stabilizers, and Bite Adjustments

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Spring 2015

Volume 1, Issue 2

Inside this issue:

Periodontal Therapy—An Overview

2

Laser Therapy 2

Welcome Michele Mullin and Anna Kaufmann

3

In The Community—St Jude Radiothon

3

Dental Trivia 4

Would You Like A

Better Smile?

Dr. James Bond offers a full

array of cosmetic choices to give

you the smile you have always

wished for. We provide in-office

or home whitening to get your

smile brighter. Dr. Bond uses

state of the art technology and

procedures to provide all types of

porcelain veneers and crowns,

sometimes completed in the

same appointment (meaning you

leave with your new smile!)

How about watching

Netflix while getting your

teeth fixed? We now offer

Amazon Prime TV in all

treatment rooms to give you

a more relaxed and

comfortable experience!

Here at James Bond Family Dentistry our team is focused on

providing comprehensive dental care to all our patients. Our

responsibility is to educate and motivate each patient to achieve

the goals of optimal oral health and optimal restorative health.

Periodontal health presents as the foundation to the picture of

overall ideal oral health. We are committed to providing

interactive patient education of the oral-systemic connection

and performing comprehensive co-diagnosing in order to create

a treatment plan to satisfy the mutual health goals between

patient and clinician.

As a periodontal therapist, my primary goal is to prevent

disease while promoting and maintaining periodontal health.

This is made possible through educating patients to the damage

bacterial biofilms cause as well as highlighting the detrimental

systemic health effects of inflammatory diseases.

Gum disease is characterized by two main categories,

gingivitis and periodontal disease. Gingivitis is a common,

localized or generalized inflammation of the gum tissue in a

range of mild to severe.

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that

affects both the gum tissue and bone that supports the teeth.

Individualized Periodontal Therapy, with or without the use of

a soft tissue dental laser provides a highly effective treatment

option for many patients. We will continue developing a

cooperative and trusting relationship with our patients,

exploring their commitment to optimal health with genuine

curiosity and enthusiasm.

James Bond Family Dentistry is excited

about the recent addition to our office

of Laser Technology to effectively treat

gum disease. This article, written by

our Hygienist Katy Tortorici, will provide

you with a quick overview of the tech-

nology and benefits of laser therapy.

What is a diode soft tissue laser and

how does it work?

The SiroLaser Xtend uses invisible light

energy and converts it to heat. The

specific wavelength of our laser is

optimized for oral tissues. The oral

tissues are treated optically, not

thermally, thereby increasing precision

and patient comfort.

What can this laser be used for?

The SiroLaser Xtend offers a wide

variety of applications in a more efficient

and comfortable way for patients, while

providing great clinical results. Here are

a few indications for use:

Sulcular Debridement (treating gum

Periodontal Therapy—by Katy Tortorici, RDH

Laser Therapy and Technology in Dentistry/Hygiene –

An introduction to the SiroLaser Xtend

Page 2

diseased pockets around teeth)

Laser Bacterial Reduction

Treatment of aphthous ulcers

(canker sores) and herpetic

lesions (cold sores)

Root Sensitivity Treatment

Gingivectomy (removal of

overgrown gum tissue)

Surgical Excision/Incision of oral

pathologies

How can the laser be used to treat

Gum Disease?

Periodontal (Gum) Disease is a

bacterial infection and inflammatory

condition affecting the bone and

tissues that support the teeth as well

as having a direct negative impact on

systemic health. Signs of Periodontal

Disease are bone loss, pocketing of

the gums around the teeth,

inflammation, bleeding, mobile teeth,

and/or tooth loss. The soft tissue

laser has shown to be a successful

addition to the more traditional

Scaling and Root Planing.

How is the laser effective at

treating Gum Disease?

After the teeth and deep pockets

have been thoroughly cleaned, the

laser can then be used to treat the

diseased tissues. Few pathogenic

(disease causing) bacteria can

survive the thermal effect of the laser.

It interrupts the inflammatory process

by physical removal of host defense

cells, as well as removing diseased

and infected tissue within the

periodontal pocket. There is a bio

stimulation of fibroblast cells, making

it ideal for wound healing. The end

Anna Kauffman—Dental Assistant. Anna joined our team in October of 2014. She was

born in North Dakota and grew up on a farm in central Montana. After high school she moved to

Washington to attend WWU and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Science. After graduation

she found herself back in Bozeman where she met her now husband. In her spare time Anna

enjoys getting outside with her husband and 2 year old son and taking advantage of all that

Bozeman has to offer.

Michele Mullin—Dental Assistant. Michele joined the James Bond Family Dentistry team in

August of 2014 and has since been instrumental in helping to make patients comfortable and

processes run smoothly. Michelle is a Montana native, who attended Dental Assisting school in

Wyoming and has been a dental assistant since 1999. She has a beautiful little girl that she enjoys

spending as much time as possible with. You can find her on the weekends outdoors mountain

biking, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing.

partner in hope last year and this year,

we decided to support the March 5-6

event in person.

Dr. Bond, Brenda and

Kristin spent a day

manning the phone bank

at the XL Country Radio

Station, playing our part

in raising over $102,000

for St Jude Children’s Research

Hospital. It was a very rewarding

The St Jude Children’s Hospital

strives to find cures and save

children with cancer and other

life-threatening diseases. The St

Jude Radiothon is one of the most

successful radio fundraising events

in America. Since the program

began in 1989, nearly 200 radio

stations across the country have

participated and raised $550 million

in pledges for St. Jude. James

Bond Family Dentistry became a

experience and we were touched by

the stories we heard throughout the

radiothon.

Thank you to all our

patients, family and

friends who became

partners in hope

during the event. We

are excited to

continue our support of this incredible

organization.

Welcome to Our Newest Team Members: Michele Mullin and Anna Kaufmann

In The Community—St Jude Radiothon

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result is often a complete resolution of

bleeding, inflammation and significant

reduction in pocket depths. A patient is

not able to maintain healthy tissues

unless they first achieve healthy

tissues.

Who benefits from Laser Therapy?

A trained dental hygienist must evaluate

whether a patient is a candidate for

Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy.

Evaluation could include oral DNA

testing for specific pathogenic bacterial

loads, genetic inflammatory

susceptibility, as well as looking at the

patient’s systemic health.

Is Laser Therapy performed in one

appointment or over multiple

sessions?

Laser Therapy is performed with

multiple appointments in order to

disrupt the plaque biofilm, continually

interrupting the inflammatory process

which achieves the healthiest results.

Are there any risks and does the

laser hurt?

Soft tissue diode lasers are safe if

used by a well trained and properly

educated clinician. All proper safety

precautions are followed as indicated

by the manufacturer such as all

parties in the operatory wearing safety

glasses.

The SiroLaser Xtend reduces any

heat conduction to surrounding

tissues, making it more comfortable

for the patient. The wavelength used

in laser treatment allows for a shorter

healing time and reduces post-

operative pain and swelling.

Katy Tortorici, RDH Periodontal

Therapist

45 W Kagy Boulevard Ste 4 Bozeman, MT 59715

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A.) over 500 thousand miles

B.) over 1 million miles

C.) over 5 million miles

D.) over 3 million miles

4. What food has been

found to help prevent

tooth decay?

A.) certain cheeses such as

aged cheddar, Swiss and

Monterey Jack

B.) lemons and limes

C.) avocado

D.) whole wheat bread

1. If you don’t floss, how

much of your tooth

surfaces do you miss?

A.) 20%

B.) 28%

C.) 35%

D.) 40%

2. How many % of

systemic diseases have

oral manifestation?

A.) 30%

B.) 50%

C.) 90%

3. How many miles of dental floss are purchased in the US each year?

Dental Trivia

Answer Key: 1C 2B 3D 4A