There is a reason that teeth are crooked or that ones airway is small. There is more to health than straight teeth. A properly functioning nasal breathing, swallowing, and tongue function truly affects the dental occlusion or bite. Having dysfunction in these areas can cause a host of problems from TMJ pain to crooked teeth to posture […]
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Jaw surgery is not the only available solution for correcting overbites, underbites, open bites, misaligned jaws or TMJ pain. Dr. Konig explains,” There are non-surgical ways to correct these misaligned bites from a functional and cosmetic standpoint. TMJ and sleep apnea issues can also be addressed in this manner. ” A physiologic approach addresses these
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If you are considering cosmetic dentistry for worn teeth, crooked teeth, or have an underbite or overbite, or have TMJ pain, headaches, or clicking and popping… why would you do veneers to the same bite position that caused these problems in the first place? Often patients are advised that their only choice of treatment is
We often get referral from ENT specialists for patients who have ear pain and it is related to TMJ as opposed to the ear itself. Yes, ear pain can be from TMJ disorders. The following is a brief explanation of how this can occur: Referred Pain: The temporomandibular joint is located close to the ear,
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There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients. In many cases from overbites to TMJ pain and facial asymmetry, there are usually many noon-surgical ways to help patients. The CBS Horrors of TMJ Surgery, made no reference to options patients should consider in place of surgery. These also seemed to be pretty aggressive surgeries.
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Many patients are not aware that there are alternate treatments to jaw surgery and years of orthodontic treatment. There are several ways to conservatively correct overbites, underbites, and TMJ pain with much less risk than surgery. When treating TMJ and bite misalignment, Dr. Konig points out, “It is important to note that braces really just
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What is Bruxism? Bruxism – a habit of grinding your teeth – is common among American adults. You may be grinding your teeth unknowingly, or while asleep at night. If you have been advised surgery is needed, consider other options. Most of the time non-surgical jaw alignment is a viable option. As an experienced neuromuscular dentist
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If your jaw is popping or making grating sounds when you eat, chew, or speak…. should you be concerned? Yes. If your knee popped every time you walked, would you be concerned? Truly incredible how this “top of the block” on our bodies can be so complex and affect patient’s lives and well-being. A clicking/popping/grating
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Our body has an intricate network of nerves, which rely on each other to maintain a healthy, pain-free life. When just one aspect of this complex web is off, it can create several problems that may not seem connected. A TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder is a common problem that often goes undiagnosed due to the
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Many patients are unaware cosmetic dentistry alone will not correct TMJ issues, poor profiles, aging appearance, or a short lower 1/3 of the face, or even changes in the chins appearance. Simply placing porcelain veneers can enhance the smile but not correct some of these problems. Functional Cosmetic Dentistry takes into consideration all these factors
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