Dr. Moradi is the TMJ Dentist in Houston, TX and works in two locations of the Dental Wellness Group: in River Oaks and Dairy Ashford. She devotes her practice to help people with TMJ disorder using non-surgical dental procedures. With over 16 years of successful TMJ treatment, she saw on practice how aligning the lower jaw and stabilizing the jaw joint helps to treat headaches, ringing in the ear, sleep apnea, asthma and also save the teeth from grinding and as well as the cracking of the crowns. Her journey to becoming a TMJ specialist began when her little son began to suffer from sleep apnea and ENT doctors could not do much about it because it was related to his TMJ disorder. Dr. Moradi was able to help her son as well as many more patients. Her passion is to help people live free from TMJ pain.

Dr. Moradi graduated with honors from The University of Texas Dental School in 1991 and had her general practice residency in UT San Antonio in 1992. She also holds a Master in Chemical Engineering from Rice University. Advanced training was acquired at the Pankey Institute and Orognathic Bioesthetic Institute. She is among only 350 doctors worldwide that have completed the program and one of the few doctors that practice in Houston, TX.

With her passion for advancement in the field of biological dentistry she strives to better serve her patients with the understanding of how critical it is to have dentition, muscles and temporomandibular joints (TMJ) in the proper position to prevent and reduce worn dentition. She has been using soft and hard tissue laser for ten years in her practice.

Dr. Moradi holds her IV sedation certificate and does wisdom teeth surgical extractions. She has more than 800 hours of continuing education in occlusion, gum surgery, root canal therapy, and orthodontics. Her philosophy of treatment is biology-based restorative dentistry with a conservative, non-surgical approach.

While awake, bruxism is often triggered by, anger or stress, as well as periods of concentration. People may not even be aware of the grinding or clenching of the teeth. Once made aware of the habit, it can be reduced by changing the behavior. In some cases, changing the behavior is not enough and different types of splint therapy must be applied.

There are two main types: awake bruxism, occurring while awake, and sleep bruxism, occurring while asleep. Sleep bruxism is the more difficult of the two types to control because the physical movement during sleep may be involuntary; it, therefore, is not effectively treated by behavior modification. Sleep bruxism is related to periods of sleep-related arousal when a person goes from a deeper stage of sleep to a lighter one. This pattern of arousal can repeat several times in one night. The force that the jaw generates while clenching or grinding during sleep can be very strong, which overworks the jaw muscles and shows itself in the morning in the form of jaw pain, fatigue, or even jaw dysfunction. The sufferer may also have a sleep-related breathing disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea.

As you can have sleep bruxism and not even realize it, understanding the signs and symptoms to look for can help you identify when there is an issue and seek dental treatment. This strategy helps catch bruxism before it progresses further and becomes more complex. Going for regular dental checkups is key too as we can catch potential problems with your teeth or jaw right away.

Splints Mouth splints are made to fit precisely over your upper or lower teeth, and they are typically made of hard acrylic. Mouth Guards We can fit you with a mouth guard. It costs less financially than splints and is softer too, so it is comfortable to wear. Correcting Misaligned Teeth If bruxism is linked with dental problems, this type of treatment can be helpful.

Lasers are an increasingly useful tool in the dentistry field. Not only are they less invasive than more traditional methods but they are also very precise. Below is more about laser dentistry, the laser applications we use at the Dental Wellness Group, and Dr. Moradis expertise in this area, all within a question and answer format.

Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser dentistry refers to the use of lasers rather than drills, with the focus on using the cutting-edge technology to make your dental visit more comfortable than you thought possible. At the Dental Wellness Group, our team is your trusted go-to provider for routine teeth cleanings and dental fillings to full mouth restoration and cosmetic dentistry procedures.

The growing popularity of laser dentistry is undeniable. More and more dental offices around the world are embracing the use of lasers because they are quick, effective, and reduce anxieties that many people feel at dental visits. Dr. Moradi is proudly one of these laser dentists.

The laser is a focused beam of light; it is this light that provides energy during surgical and dental procedures, so that the laser works as a cutting instrument or melts away tissues, depending on its application. When using the laser to cure a filling, a laser dentist applies the beam to help strengthen the bond between the tooth and filling. The laser in dentistry simultaneously sterilizes and thickens blood vessels, which reduces risks of infection. For the patients eye protection, safety glasses are worn by patients at all times.

Enjoy many benefits, including the noise-free laser environment which allows for a more relaxing dental experience every single time than a traditional drill. Also, laser dentistry lessens the need for local anesthesia or sedation as pain decreases in some dental procedures when a laser is used such that anesthesia no longer is necessary.

An additional advantage is that the laser in dentistry can minimize bleeding because the beam of light helps in the clotting of exposed blood vessels, which lessens blood loss. The laser may also control swelling of gums in a gum disease treatment scenario.

Many doctors incorporate laser dentistry into their practice. Dr. Moradi has been using the state-of-the-art technology for the last decade; she was among the first dentists in Houston to offer laser dentistry. Dr. Moradi holds a certificate from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD).

The use of the laser instead of the drill can significantly reduce infection, improve healing, and get your out of the dental chair faster than before. Call the Dental Wellness Group today to inquire about laser dentistry and whether it is right for your dental care treatment plan.