Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that many times migraines and headaches are associated with the bite or the way the teeth fit together. Patients have often been to neurologists, ENT’s, opthamologists, and had MRIs and CAT scans. Whereas it is important to rule out medical problems, TMJ goes largely undiagnosed and […]
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Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD,LVIF, a Houston Dental Implant Dentist and Cosmetic Dentist explains how dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth and can look natural. Â Can you tell which tooth is fake? The photo shows a patient with all natural teeth who had the upper left central incisor (the front tooth on
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that over time if the teeth fit (bad bite) together incorrectly extreme wear and damage can occur and it can destroy the enamel on our teeth.  Think about how gears work, if they are not aligned the gears will break and wear prematurely and get damaged
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF is pleased to introduce a new generation of high tech dental x-ray equipment in his office.  In addition to having been digital for years, which reduces the amount of exposure needed for dental films by as much as 80% over conventional dental films, this Hiossen handheld
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains the differences between several dental sleep appliances. The main differences between effective and not as effective appliances are determined upon: how the fit of the appliance is determined, what tools and analysis are utilized in forming the appliance to the individual’s bite, airway, and how the
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF answers a common question regarding dental implants and crowns and can they look natural.  The answer is yes. The photos below show a case where a dental implant was used to replace a fractured tooth. In the photos notice: 1) The white “custom abutment” was used to shape the tooth
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF found an article in Business Insider that discusses the best positions to sleep in for your body’s health. Generally speaking, the article states that the causes of many aches and pains or sleepless nights may have a lot to do with placement of your head, back,
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS,FAGD, LVIF, reports that research from Case Western Reserve University has found evidence of a link between gum disease and bad knees.  Believe it or not, scientists have found traces of gum bacteria in the knees of patients with rhematoid arthritis  and osteoarthritis. Essentially, they traced bacteria from the
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD,LVIF recognizes that headaches and migraines can be debilitating and many patients have gone from physician to physician trying to find the cause and cure. Â One of our patients, whom we treated 7 years ago with physiologic neuromuscular dentistry, was just telling us that it is amazing how
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Houston area cosmetic dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses indications for porcelain veneers using non-prep veneers. The case below shows a 21 year old lady with beautiful teeth and small lateral incisors. Non-prep ultra-thin porcelain veneers were used to increase the size of the laterals and create better proportions with relation to the
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