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Funtional Orthodontics is a progressive orthodontic approach that relies primarily upon the natural forces produced by muscles in the mouth ( tongue, cheeks, lips, and jaws) to promote the proper growth, development, and position of the patient's teeth and jaws, and less on orthodontic devices or surgical procedures. This method is faster, produces better results, saves time and money, and the results are far more permanent than the results achieved by standard orthodontics. Click here to learn about our very progressive orthodontic approach.

Invisible Braces have become one of the most well known recent orthodontic advances in recent years. This is partially thanks to the many well known personalities today that are creating a tremendous buzz with their invisible braces. These very advanced aligners have many advantages over traditional braces including they are less noticeable, they are more comfortable, and oral hygiene is easier for the patient to maintain. Click here to learn more about this recent orthodontic advancement.

Many doctors even today (including TMJ specialists) provide only temporary relief from TMD (temporomandibular disorder) symptoms, but Dr. Nieten has a great understanding of the temporomandibular joint and has been extremely successful in actually correcting the cause of TMD creating a far more permanent relief. Dr. Nieten knows that between 80 - 90% of TMD is directly related to lower jaw position, and that's where he can help you. Click here to learn how.

Snoring is often viewed by society as embarrassing or bothersome, but should we see it as far more than that? Sometimes we even find snoring amusing or comical, but should it be taken more seriously? Dr. Nieten and Sonshine Dental Care actually take snoring quite seriously, and we think you should too. Why? It is now known that snoring is an indication of a much more serious problem. Sleep apnea is an abnormal breathing condition that is indicated by snoring. If someone you know has a problem with snoring, this means they suffer from sleep apnea. So while the snoring itself is not life threatening, the sleep apnea condition that accompanies it has been discovered to be life threatening. Click here to learn how and why this condition becomes dangerous, and what Dr. Nieten can do to help you or your loved one.

Bad breath is both fairly embarrassing to have and unpleasant to experience. Most of us have periodically had bad breath at one time or another, maybe after eating something with onions on it or garlic in it. This kind of superficial bad breath is normal and usually harmless and it can be taken care of with some mouthwash or by simply brushing your teeth. But if you or someone you love seem to consistently have offensive breath, the kind of bad breath that doesn't seem to be facilitated by recently ingested flavorful meal, chances are very good that this could be an indication of a much more serious problem. This serious problem, if unattended, could cause you to lose your teeth, will weaken your immune system allowing you to become sick more easily, and is now viewed as a serious potential culprit in heart attacks. Click here to learn more about this condition and what can be done about it.

Preventive - We strongly believe that prevention is the key to oral health in both orthodontics and in dentistry. Most dentists and orthodontists are content to simply correct the damage in your mouth after it is done (whether it is a cavity, gum disease, or crooked teeth), but Dr. Nieten would much rather show you how you and your family can avoid these conditions entirely. Most individuals don't realize that almost all of the typical dental and orthodontic conditions are avoidable and preventable... including crooked teeth! We would love to teach your family how! Click here to learn more.

Restorative - This is yet another feature of Sonshine Dental Care that makes us very unique. It is widely known in both the scientific and medical world that mercury is a quite toxic substance. But what most individuals (especially those who have one or more silver fillings in their mouth) don't realize is that the traditional silver filling can be (and often is) as much as 50% mercury! Somehow there would seem to be an obvious connection made between mercury's toxicity and the fact that it is in a huge number of American mouths, but it has been seriously overlooked by nearly the entire dental world, which is truly amazing to us! Basically there are millions of Americans living their daily lives with a toxic substance in their mouths!!

Click here to learn more about our restorative measures and how they can solve your family's mercury exposure problem.

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