There are many options outside of conventional orthodontics and surgery when it comes to treating overbite and underbite. Instant orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, TMJ treatment and full mouth rejuvenation are treatments offered in our practice that can correct a misaligned bite. Read on to learn more about underbite and overbite and how to correct these bite …
Believe it or not headaches are one of the most common symptoms of TMJ problems. This is quite often a type of tension headache that causes pain around the head or a migraine headache. How Do TMJ problems cause headaches? When ones bite is misaligned or off, this leads to constant contraction of the muscle …
Porcelain Veneers, when properly designed, can be used to restore worn and aged teeth. This gentleman came in with a desire to improve his smile and to restore his worn teeth that gave an aging appearance. The photos show the results of the smile makeover and how Dr. Konig’s smile design totally changed his appearance. …
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If you snore loudly and feel tired after a full night of sleep, sleep apnea may be to blame. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that has been linked to several health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. It’s important that you know what …
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Many patients are looking for a more youthful face and an attractive smile. A lot of people have heard of porcelain veneers, but many do not truly understand what they really are and how they can be used to change smiles. Dr. Konig explains, there are two ways veneers can be used to change smiles …
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Has your dentist mentioned that your teeth are sensitive, cracked, chipped or worn down? If you or your dentist have noticed these things, you may want to take the time to talk about temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder. While in many cases TMJ disorder can cause symptoms like jaw joint pain, difficulty opening and closing your mouth, …
While the continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine is generally the most common treatment for sleep apnea for doctors, it’s one of the most hated among those who have to use it. Why? Those who dislike the machine say it is uncomfortable, loud and can make them feel claustrophobic, which doesn’t really add up …
Did you know you may have some bad oral habits that you may not even notice? These can include actions just as lip sucking, finger sucking, biting your nails or chewing on items like pens or pencils. If you’re also grinding your teeth, these things could be contributing to issues with your jaw health and …
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJD, doesn’t only affect the jaw. The truth is that its reach goes far beyond the jaw. TMJD can actually negatively impact the entire upper body, from the head to the neck and even the lower back as muscles and nerves are pulled out of alignment and their natural …
Many people know TMJ dysfunction manifests itself in many ways ranging from headaches to neckaches and even tinnitus. So how does one diagnose what TMJ is? Believe it or not one of the last things that should be looked at is the teeth! TMJ dysfunction causes strain, stress, and pain in the surrounding muscles, nerves, and …
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