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• Professional Friendly Staff • Convenient Office Hours • State-of-the-Art Technology Website: www.drnicolepadovan.com Email: doc@drnicolepadovan.com Financing Available 105 E. Union Ave. (Rt. 28) • Bound Brook 732-469-4424 Complete Dental Care in a Gentle, Caring Environment. Come into our office to experience it. Dr. Nicole Padovan FAMILY, COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY E4D DENTIST ® SYSTEM Latest Technology Creates Natural-Looking Crowns, Veneers, and Fillings in a Single Dental Visit , EMERGENCIES WELCOME If your toes say, “There’s a fungus-among-us!” you probably have a common condition called “Onychomycosis”(oh-knee-ko-my-ko-sis) or a yellowing beneath your toenails caused by an ugly fungus, which will not go away quickly with lotions and potions. Family Foot & Ankle Specialists has a new technology that will make your toes look better immediately. This treatment is quick, painless, and affordable and will have you looking better instantly! Give us a call or visit our website: www.StopFootPainFast.com for more information. Piscataway Office 12 Wills Way Piscataway, NJ 08854 (732) 968-3833 *Mention this ad at the time of your treatment and you will receive a FREE PEDICURE* NOW is the time to start treatment in order to have beautiful toenails for the summer. $397 Laser & Keryflex For a limited time. Over 40% OFF normal pricing. Hillsborough Office 349 Route 206 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 874-8030 What do your Toenails say about you? Family Foot & Ankle Specialists By: Dr. Nicole Padovan At the office of Dr. Nicole Padovan, our goal is to improve your oral health as well as your overall health. As part of our comprehensive oral exam, we evaluate your bite and look for signs of wear to determine how your teeth are aligned. Poorly aligned teeth cannot perform essential oral functions properly, and may lead to problems else- where in the body. An improper bite, or malocclusion, can have detrimental effects on the mouth as well as the body as a whole. Patients may be more prone to damaging hard and soft tissues in the mouth. We may see wear on the teeth from grinding and frac- tures of the enamel. Excessive pres- sure is exerted on the tooth enamel as well as the gums and jaw bone. There may be notching on the root surfaces. Receding gums may also be noted. Recession is a result of chewing forces not being distrib- uted evenly because of poor posi- tion of the teeth. The muscles of the jaw and face can become over- stressed and inflamed resulting in TMJ symptoms and headaches. There are numerous plaque and bacterial issues associated with mal- occlusion and crooked teeth. Patients find it more difficult to clean all tooth surfaces and food may become impacted between the teeth. In turn, there is an increase in gum inflammation, bleeding gums, and periodontal pocketing. There is a direct link between periodontal disease and many systemic condi- tions such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory conditions. Dr. Padovan and her staff understand this very important link, and keep your oral health as well as total body health their first priority when considering any treatment plan. How do we treat the symptoms of malocclusion? Treatment consists not only of relieving symptoms, but also protecting tooth structure and underlying tissues from future wear and fatigue. Many patients choose to wear a night guard. A night guard is worn at bedtime to protect tooth enamel, and to help relax overstressed facial, cranial and jaw muscles. A night guard needs to be custom fit to each individual patient in order to function properly. The outer layer of the guard is durable, flat and clear, while the inner layer is softer and sits comfortably on the teeth. It is important to note that a night guard will not stop you from grinding and clenching, but it will protect the teeth from further breakdown and ease symptoms. Moving the teeth in to proper align- ment using orthodontics will allow them to fit together comfortably, and function together without abnormal wear, as well as relieving the symptoms of malocclusion. There are many options available, and Dr. Padovan performs a careful examination of the teeth, gums and jaw to determine what treatment would be most effective for each patient. She offers in office ortho- dontics using the latest Invisalign technology. Invisalign uses a cus- tom-made series of aligners to gen- tly shift your teeth into place. The aligners are made of smooth, com- fortable, clear plastic that is worn over the teeth. Your aligners are cre- ated based on the exact movements Dr Nicole Padovan has planned out for you. Approximately every two weeks, the aligners are changed out for the next set until your treatment is completed. There are no metal brackets to attach, and no wires to tighten. Most people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth. Having a comfortable and function- al occlusion is key to maintaining both your oral and total body health. If you are experiencing symptoms of malocclusion, call Dr. Padovan’s office at 732-469-4424 for an occlusal evaluation to deter- mine the right course of treatment for you.