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If you suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder, or more commonly known as TMJ, you know just how painful and life-altering its symptoms can be. Living with TMJ can mean battling painful symptoms on a daily basis such as chronic headaches, face and jaw pain, and even neck, shoulder and back pain. The condition is caused […]

Introduction I first met Dr. Michael Adler when he opened his dental practice in Boulder in the late 1980s. Soon after I became a patient. Today my entire family relies on Dr. Adler and his staff for their dental care. I’ve learned to watch for and take notice of people who are well placed in

Epigentic Orothodontics Case Study: Part 3 Dr. Adler adjusted the upper appliance by tightening the springs on it. As the palate grows forward the springs loosen. Typically during this phase of treatment we would be seeing our patients every month. Dr. Adler also had me start doing jaw stabilization myofunctional therapy exercises and I started

Epigenetic Orthodontics Case Study: Part 2 This appliance check we removed my lower fixed retainer and seated the lower Fixed-Removable Lingual Arch (FRLA) appliance. It has a specific amount of prescribed expansion and torque built into it that will help widen my lower jaw arch. We adjusted my molar pads since I was no longer

  Epigentic Orthodontics Case Study: Part 1   I have been in the dental field for 6 years and am constantly surprised with all the innovations and dynamic new ways to approach treating a variety of dental conditions. There is always something new brewing for the modern dental office to integrate. With that in mind,

Boulder Dentist Serving Denver, Ft. Collins & Nearby Areas in Colorado Posted: December 13, 2017 There are many types of aesthetic issues with teeth that can detract from an otherwise beautiful smile. Not only can these cosmetic issues cause embarrassment, but some can even lead to oral health problems down the line. At Adler Advanced

A nerve block is a procedure to stop pain transmission through anesthesia to the nerve. In an SPG block, an anesthetic agent is administered to the collection of nerves in the ganglion. The least invasive way to access the SPG is through the nose. The video below is an account from one of our patients

Your face is made up of many muscles, tendons, and joints to help you eat, breathe, and express a wide range of emotion. One of the most important parts of this complex system is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). With one on each side of your jaw, this integral joint connects your jawbone to your skull

When you have crooked teeth you may hide your smile from the world. The embarrassment it causes can affect your self-esteem and prevent you from showing a part of yourself to those around you. For many, the thought of having metal braces is equally as horrifying. Going through painful treatment sessions, along with the unsightliness

Sleep apnea is a dangerous health condition that prevents you from getting the oxygen you need while you sleep and can increase your risk of serious medical conditions down the road. We’ve created the following Slideshare presentation to help you learn more about sleep apnea. The best way to determine whether you have sleep apnea is