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The Best Gift Under the Tree: A Healthy Smile & a Relaxed Jaw

Dr. Nathan Tanner DMD

At Medford’s Natural Dentist, we believe true oral health is about more than “just teeth.” It’s about comfort, breathing, sleep, and the overall wellness of your whole family.

One of the unique services we offer is iodine gel remineralizing treatments. Molecular iodine has powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, helping reduce the bacteria that drive cavities and gum disease. When we pair this with custom trays and mineral-rich home care, we can support your body’s natural ability to rebuild and strengthen enamel. This is an excellent option for patients looking for a more “natural” approach to cavity prevention.

We also focus on the often-overlooked connection between the jaw joint (TMJ), muscles, and airway. Many patients live with daily headaches, jaw pain, clicking, ringing in the ears, or poor sleep and never realize their bite and jaw position may be part of the problem.

To evaluate this precisely, we use advanced K7 neuromuscular technology, which measures jaw movement, muscle activity, and joint sounds to give us a 3D picture of how your jaw actually functions.

We combine this with gentle ultra low-frequency TENS therapy to relax overworked muscles and help us find a more natural, comfortable jaw position.

Because the airway is so closely tied to TMJ and jaw position, we also utilize an acoustic pharyngometer, a painless, soundwave-based test that maps the size and stability of your airway without radiation.

If you’ve been looking for dental care that respects the whole body—we’d love to welcome you.

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