Whether or not you have TMJ pain, facial asymmetry, an overbite, or an underbite, there are some excellent alternatives to major jaw surgery. Jaw surgery is typically preceded by braces, followed by the surgery itself, and then more braces afterwards. The true issue with jaw surgery is that it often fails to consider the entire picture. Many patients should consider... read more »
Many patients visit our office seeking consultations for options to correct their overbites without undergoing orthognathic surgery. Some experience TMJ pain, while others do not, but most want to avoid major surgery on their faces. Common Reasons Patients Seek Non-Surgical Alternatives Facial appearance of a recessed chin Collapsed or aging facial profile TMJ pain Worn teeth Airway issues This improved... read more »
Most patients who are seeking possible TMJ treatment solutions have probably come across BOTOX® as a method of decreasing the pain. Whereas BOTOX can give some pain relief, it is not a good solution long term. In fact it is not a long-term solution at all. Using BOTOX for TMJ is simply placing a band-aid on. It does not promote... read more »