AWobbly Stool IS YOUR JAWBONE HINDERING YOUR LIFE?
A full-mouth restoration can give you the confident smile you have always craved with false teeth that fit into your life. This simple procedure involves implanting false teeth that have been designed specifically for your mouth into your jawbone after careful planning and examination.
a recent patient for example. This patient’s ear, nose, and throat doctor recommended she come see Dr. Jelinek because her ears didn’t appear to be the cause of her severe earaches. After an exam, Dr. Jelinek and our team fitted this patient with an oral appliance she wears all day, every day, and set her up with regular maintenance appointments. At a recent check-in, this woman mentioned that within the last month, she only had one headache — a major improvement from months ago, when she would experience head pain four times every week.
But for some patients, relief can be more complex.
If your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — which is where your jawbone hinges — is unstable, a full-mouth restoration can be problematic. Signs of an unstable joint include clicking or popping noises in your jaw or the inability to fully open your mouth. This could mean your joint is inflamed, hindered, or not at full capacity. Additional symptoms of TMJ disorder include headaches and neck and shoulder pain. Unfortunately, if you have a weak or hindered jaw bone, a standard full- mouth restoration isn’t going to hold. Think of your jaw like a three-legged stool. If one of the legs of the stool is broken or shorter, the stool will be wobbly. Essentially, the foundation of your mouth is too uneven to build onto.
An unstable jaw isn’t the end of the world. Find out how H. Charles Jelinek, Jr., DDS, can help by visiting NorthernVirginiaDental.com or calling 703-584-5996.
But there is hope for patients who are living with pain and missing teeth. In fact, these are problems Dr. H. Charles Jelinek treats every day. Take
Shrimp Sausage Skewers
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INGREDIENTS
CREOLE SEASONING INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons paprika • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder •
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1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder
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Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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1/4 tablespoon dried oregano
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1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat your grill to medium-high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
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