3951 Swift Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
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“Standard orthodontic treatment for many baby
boomers was to extract four teeth and then move
the remaining teeth into place,” Dr. Bakke says.
“This can result in narrow arches and receded
chins, reducing the airway causing sleep apnea
and TMJ pain later in life. Our treatments include
cranial orthopedics and alternative orthodontics,
which stimulate stem cells in children and adults.
Cranial orthopedics corrects that condition and
also has a beneficial effect on facial aesthetics,
creating wider, less gummy smiles and giving
faces more attractive proportions.” The technique
also helps children avoid braces and corrects
breathing issues. Both dentists also are skilled at
neuromuscular dentistry to address bite issues and
TMJ and have degrees in naturopathic medicine
that focuses on treating the whole person and
supports the body’s inherent healing abilities.
Dr. Morris and Dr. Bakke have invested in the
latest technology, which includes an on-site
CAT scan, robotics, cold laser, same day dental
restorations, and a state-of-the-art in-house
dental laboratory. Dr. Morris is the only area
dentist accredited by the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry, and she also received training
in Europe for facial aesthetics. Both dentists have
taught extensively at the prestigious Las Vegas
Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Bakke
was one of the early practitioners to surgically
place implants using the All-on-4® implant system
where implants are surgically placed and restored
with fixed bridges the same day. “The functional
and cosmetic benefits of receiving the implants
and fixed teeth the same day are tremendous,”
says Dr. Bakke. “My patients who are losing all
of their teeth or wear dentures are so relieved to
never have to go without teeth with this system.”
The practice has grown significantly as people
actively seek healthier and more advanced
alternatives that Dr. Morris and Dr. Bakke provide,
and they are making plans to continue this level
of care as their children join the practice. Their
son, Kelton Johnson, is their dental laboratory
technician and provides services through his
Higher Aesthetics on-site dental laboratory. Sydney
Johnson, also a dental laboratory technician, has
been accepted into LECOM’s school of Dental
Medicine’s Early Acceptance Program, while their
oldest son, Cameron Johnson, is in his second
year at LECOM’s School of Dental Medicine.
“The children are passionate about what we do
and hope to continue to improve the service of
dentistry,” Dr. Morris says. “Together, we hope
to pioneer some interesting concepts that we can
bring to our patients, and we also would like to
provide post graduate education for dentists.”