TMJ

TMJ Pain Relief We just finished seeing an out-of-town patient whom we have been treating for severe TMJ pain. He had advanced degenerative joint disease (DJD) that had been affecting his life since the symptoms included severe ear pain, limited opening, and headaches. These symptoms were so bad that he had been to neurologists (who […]

Better Understanding and Treating TMJ Problems Treatment for TMJ and TMJ pain has continued to evolve over many years. With neuromuscular dentistry and computerized TMJ anaysis, we can better understand treat TMJ problems and its associated pain then ever before. I have just finished a 3 day Advanced TMJ and Scan Interpretation course in which

TMJ and Pain Relief I just came across an article from the the AADR, an organization that is run by academic dentists. This article stated that many TMD patients tend to improve or resolve over time. It would be nice if this is was the case. I have been treating TMJ patients for more than

TMJ and Surgical Problems Dr Konig: I had TMJ surgery in 1991. On the right they “sutured the disc” into the posterior position and on the left they just removed adhesions and effusion. I have been doing really well and now suddenly I have pain and obvious muscle tension of my left jaw. I guess

MIGRAINES and HEADACHES: TMJ, a HIGHLY OVERLOOKED POSSIBILITY There are numerous articles written everyday about Migraine Headaches, such as the one that follows this article. So many times, every single medical connection is mentioned along with possible issues. The vast majority of all articles leave out the possibility of TMJ being the problem. Amazingly, having

Dr. Konig: I would like to know more about your TMJ treatments. Have had TMJ problems for about 12 yrs to 15 yrs. I wore braces in my 20’s… age 45 yrs. now.Lynn Thank you for your inquiry. There are many ways to treat TMJ problems. I am not sure what type of problem you

TMJ and HEADACHES Our TMJ patient whom we have been treating for 2 weeks came in the office today elated! She advised us that she no longer has headaches, her neck and shoulders feel better as well as her jaw muscles. This is something that happens weekly in our office. However, not everyone gets such

Can my wear on my front teeth, sore muscles around the ear and jaw joint, and headaches be caused by TMJ? The symptoms you mention are very commonly related to TMJ dysfunction and is not pleasant to live with. Your lower front teeth maybe sensitive as your bite is too far back or rather you

The Sadly Unknown Cause of Many Headaches This title states it all. This afternoon , a new patient came in complaining of headaches, limited opening of her jaw, pain, and clicking of her jaw. She had been to several doctors, her dentist, and finally her physical therapist who suggested perhaps she had TMD (temporal mandibular

BRUXISM Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, clenching of your teeth. This condition can affect children and adults. People with bruxism unconsciously clench their teeth during the day, often when they feel anxious or tense. Clenching or grinding that occurs at night is called sleep bruxism. Adults are either daytime or nighttime bruxer”s, where