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    "love this whole office. I have a liitle one, she has been a patient from age 5. . I remember my dentist visits, they were full of fear, pain and tears. No such thing here, she always has a great visit. Highly recommend this practice for children.
    Kelly R.
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    Unverified Review Jul 25, 2012
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    "Dr. Steve and his entire staff are wonderful!! My kids don't mind going to their appts. My son had problems with his teeth when he was young and he was very afraid to go to the dentist. They took such good care and did such wonderful work, and put his fear at ease! I couldn't ask for anything more! Some of the nicest people you'll ever meet!! "

    Unverified Review Apr 13, 2012

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Sounds like the new dentist "equilibrated" your teeth by selectively grinding down certain spots so that your bite balances better (in that dentist's opinion). This is not an uncommon practice and is apparently done quite often following dental work or orthodontics. Now that this has been done though, you are suffering from a host of other issues. My suggestion to you would be to get another opinion regarding the changes that have been made (best from a member of the American Academy of Oral Facial Pain). Some patients do have extreme difficulty in adjusting to "new" things/changes in their mouths. These changes can potentially cause the symptoms that you are experiencing. BUT, were you already prone to these problems or did they develop due to the grinding? Were there other factors in your life that you coincidentally were experiencing that could prompt these problems? These types of questions need to be investigated further by a knowledgeable practitioner. Maybe he/she could then get you the relief you seek/need. Your "new" filling was obviously different from the one that you originally had. You noticed that it was "a bit too high". Had the dentist adjusted this tooth down to where you were already accustomed, perhaps you wouldn't have had these symptoms develop. This is just a guess though. These symptoms could have been coming on anyway. Or maybe you did need the equilibation. So please get the AAOP 2nd opinion. Good luck!

Steven R. Aylard

Education & Credentials

USC - University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Hartnell College
SJSU - San Jose State University
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
  • Q & A with Dr. Steven Aylard


    Q: What got you into this specific practice of dentistry?
    A: I knew I wanted to be a Pediatric Dentist before I entered dental school. Not only is it fun, it's rarely boring! I can truly enjoy my day and also have an impact on the lives and development of my young patients. At times it...
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    Dr. Aylard has invested in technological advancements in his practice, one of which is digital radiography.

     

     

     

    Digital X-ray img | Steven Aylard | Dentist | Napa, CA

    By digitalizing X-ray equipment, patients are exposed to far less radiation than traditional X-rays.  Also providing immediate views of the jaw & teeth, and are recordable on computers...
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  • The Different Types of Sedation Dentistry - Oral Consciousness, IV Sedation, and General Anesthesia

     
    Relax Pill | Steven Aylard | Dentist | Napa, CATo sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. Sedation dentistry can be very helpful for fearful patients or for procedures that require extensive work without the patient feeling or remembering it. Sedation does not necessarily mean that you are asleep but it can help put you in a calm state of...
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