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Can TMJ Be the Cause of Headaches and Neck Pain? February 12, 2022 / TMJ It is often hard for individuals to imagine how the jaw alignment can cause headaches and TMJ pain. Consider that the head and neck have so many muscles working together to help us with simple tasks such as chewing, talking, and swallowing. If these muscles […]

There are multiple ways to improve the smile with cosmetic dentistry. It is essential that the cosmetic dentist listen to the patients needs and desires. This case shows a gentleman who was concerned about the esthetics of his front four teeth, several which were severely worn and an old crown on another.  He wanted to

TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disease is a debilitating disease that can worsen over time and cause a host of different issues.  In most cases, it can be caused by misalignment of the teeth, which in turn can put abnormal stresses on the jaw joint.  This joint is in the skull and jawbone.  TMJ is probably one

There are advertisements in multiple medias touting Botox as a cure or relief for TMJ, also for jaw slimming.  Whereas some relief of TMJ pain may be obtained with Botox injected into the masseter muscle, this is truly simply a band-aid or a patch for bigger issues. When your knee hurts do doctors inject the muscles around the knee

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder  can cause headaches through several mechanisms, as this joint is closely connected to numerous structures in the head and neck.  This joint connects your jawbone to your skull. If the jaw joint is not correctly aligned to your skull, can strain the head, neck, and jaw system that in turn can

The purpose of this article is to help some patients find appropriate help for their facial pain and other unknown issues.  Many of our patients have seen multiple medical specialists in attempt to find out what is causing the various debilitating symptoms they are experiencing.  Most are not aware that TMJ disorders can cause a […]

Mouth breathing can have detrimental effects on facial development and health, particularly if it occurs frequently and for extended periods of time, especially during childhood when the bones and structures of the face are still developing.  This can lead to overbites, facial asymmetry,  and even TMJ pain. There are some things parents and patients can […]

This a a blog that will hopefully help parents recognize and understand the importance of a child being able to breath nasally.  No doubt, mouth breathing can cause assorted health related in adults and children and even changes in the shape of the face and muscles, This often leads to less than desirable facial features […]

No, not all porcelain veneers are the same.  Before considering what type of veneers there are, consider a master artist and a good artist:  they have the same oil paints, however, the master is able to create a much more beautiful There are different types of porcelain veneers, and each type has its own unique […]