A bad bite (malocclusion) can cause more problems than most people recognize and is also a cause of TMJ problems. The uneven and strong forces from your jaw exerting on teeth that are misaligned can cause: Temperature sensitivity Pressure sensitivity TMD Abcesses Fractured teeth Gum recession Gum inflammation How does this happen? Try to imagine […]
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Dental implant technology continues to improve and the results and techniques have become very predictable from single teeth to multiple teeth, to full mouth dental implants. This blog will focus on replacing multiple teeth utilizing advanced implant planning and placement. In the case below, this lady was missing three teeth on the upper left side and
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Absolutely not! Dental Implant Dentist Dr. Konig explains that there are hundreds of different types of dental implants on the market today and used in the practice of dentistry. Here are three pictures of different types of dental implant prosethesis (Left to Right- Single Tooth Replacement, Fixed Bridges, Complete Denture Prostheses):     In fact, there
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During consultations regarding porcelain veneers, many patients ask Houston Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Konig if people are going to know they have veneers. The answer is no, veneers can be designed to look natural and white as well and our office designs veneers based on what our patients desire in their smile. For patients who do not
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Posted: September 11, 2014 This is a common question that patients ask Houston TMJ Dentist Dr. Konig during their consultation. Generally speaking almost 95% of our TMJ cases are treated non-surgically. There are usually several approaches that can be used and with neuromuscular dentistry can eliminate the need for surgery in many cases. One treatment protocol does
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD,LVIF realized how many of his patients did not realize their neck pain was from their TMJ problems. In fact, if a patient has neck problems it can increase the probability of getting TMJ problems and vice versa. Many patients who develop TMJ issues/symptoms also develop a Forward Head
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Houston Comprehensive Dentist Dr. Konig attended the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics (IACA) in July, and was also awarded a Fellowship from this Academy. This follows passing the Fellowship Exam and attendance of IACA meetings over the past 10 years. This year’s 3-day symposium reviewed and discussed Cosmetic, TMJ, and Advanced Sleep Apnea treatments using Physiologic
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A large number of patients have unstable lower dentures that do not allow them to eat or speak without the denture flopping around. Dental Implant Dentist Dr. Konig utilizes dental implants to stabilize these dentures. However, sometimes a patient’s health can be a contraindication to placing conventional dental implants. This is where placing mini dental
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Research shows that fist bumps, which is the knocking of knuckles, spreads only 1/20th the amount of bacteria than a handshake does. Dr. Konig is always interested in staying healthy, and not spreading unnecessary germs, so he wants to spread the news! This is better than a high five, which spreads less than half the
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Airway obstruction resulting from nasal cavity or pharynx blocking leads to mouth breathing which in turn can lead to bad bites, bad breath, and TMJ problems. TMJ Dentist Dr. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVI  observes these problems in patients who present with facial postural alterations such as open lips, elongated faces, jaw rotation, and even a change
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