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Byron Lew, D.D.S.
General Dentist

Dr. Lew’s philosophy is to see each person as a whole. Often dental treatments may focus on appearance and esthetics alone, without functional health or other conditions taken into account. For example, headaches and migraines may simply be caused by nighttime grinding or clenching of teeth. Yet many times migraine medication is immediately prescribed. Why not treat the cause instead of merely managing the symptoms? These same headaches and migraines may also be caused by nutritional deficiencies and/or chronic infections or allergies. There are a multitude of possibilities that ought to be considered.

Dr. Lew also believes that children should be evaluated as early as 5 years old for cranio-facial orthopedic intervention. For a child with mismatched upper and lover jaw sizes, beginning treatment at an earlier stage of development often offers more effective options than waiting until they are teenagers to start straightening teeth. Craniofacial deformities can, in turn, cause poor airway conditions, as well as contribute to ADD, ADHD and nighttime bedwetting. Similarly, merely straightening teeth where there is a jaw size discrepancy does not treat the cause. Dento-facial orthopedic appliances are used to match jaw sizes while a child is still growing, with an eye towards achieving functional health. Furthermore, these appliances can be utilized in adults to treat headaches, TMJ and sleep disorders. In fact, untreated children tend to become adults with headaches, TMJ, sleep disorders or all of the above. Whether it is poor sleep quality or medically diagnosed sleep apnea, these adults can suffer from multiple health issues, including hypertension and chronic fatigue, which might be perfectly preventable.

Dr. Lew’s diagnosis of the person as a whole is a far-reaching goal. This quest for knowledge, with the goal of providing comprehensive, holistic healthcare for each patient, can be accomplished in cooperation with other leading, forward-thinking healthcare practitioners. Working together, healthcare providers and patients can succeed in the lifelong journey of complete wellness.

Education:

• New York University College of Dentistry, D.D.S.
• Saint John’s University, B.S., Biology

Professional Memberships:

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• International Association of Orthodontics
• Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
• International TMJ and Sleep Medicine Network

Contact
For your convenience, you may call or email Dr. Lew's Business Coordinator, John, to answer any questions that you may have or to schedule an appointment. john@thedentalgroup.com

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