If individuals suspect they are experiencing pain related to the temporomandibular joint in their jaw, they should speak with a doctor specializing in TMJ disorders. A TMJ doctor will effectively diagnose and treat a person’s TMJ symptoms. What is TMJ? Before we address questions a person should ask regarding TMJ, let’s review what TMJ is. …
Summer is finally upon us, and it is time to enjoy some summer treats! However, it is hard to enjoy your favorite ice cream if every time you take a bite pain shoots through your teeth. Why do teeth get sensitive? And should you be worried about it? Is this something your dentist can help …
TMD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is also referred to as Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) and affects about 75 million individuals at any one time. TMJ/TMD can be the result of multiple causes. Common causes for temporomandibular joint dysfunction include grinding or clenching of teeth, misaligned teeth, stress, bad posture, and even chewing gum. What Is …
After a dental surgery procedure, one might experience feelings of being overwhelmed with sticking to their treatment plan, especially regarding what foods to eat after dental surgery. Although we all love our crunchy foods, sticking to a diet consisting of soft foods is the best option after dental work, such as teeth removal, implants, veneers, …
What is TMJ? If you look up the definition of TMJ, there are a large range of definitions, not just one. This is rightly so as TMJ a broadly used term that includes symptoms from headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, and even clicking and popping. The implications of TMJ are wide ranging and can even …
After visiting our office for your dental treatments or surgery, the next step is to start your recovery journey. Although some treatments Dr. Konig offers require minimal preparation or healing time, other treatments will take more preparation and time for healing. The first step in your dental healing process is to communicate with Dr. Konig …
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull. It is also one of the most complex joints in your body. Up and down and side to side jaw movements are made possible through hinge actions and sliding motions of the temporomandibular joint. In addition, the temporomandibular joint is utilized for chewing, talking, and even …
Tinnitus is a common medical condition in which patients perceive a sound when there is no noise present. The American Tinnitus Association states that about 50 million people in America alone struggle with Tinnitus. What are the Symptoms of Tinnitus? The symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Sometimes, a patient can only hear Small …
Many of our TMJ, overbite, and underbite patients are seeking answers to why their faces developed the way they have and why changes occurred with growth or after conventional orthodontics. This video is highly informative and helps patients get a better understanding of the changes that occur and how it is important to look at …
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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 …
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