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Is Jaw Surgery My Only Alternative to Correct My TMJ Pain or Misaligned Bites?

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 Are Some TMJ Symptoms?

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 […]

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Does Mouth Breathing Really Affect Our Health and Jaw Development?

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 […]

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How Does TMJ Cause Ear Pain?

TMJ disorders can cause ear pain because of the close proximity and interconnectedness of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the structures of the ear. The TMJ is located just in front of the ear, and its movement is responsible for opening and closing the mouth, chewing, and speaking. When the TMJ is dysfunctional or experiencing […]

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Can My Bite Cause TMJ?

There are numerous causes for TMJ pain and connected issues.  Your bite (way teeth meet together), jaw position, and overall dental health do play an important role in causing TMJ dysfunction.  There are multiple issues that can cause TMJ pain and everyone’s case is usually different depending on their circumstances. TMJ pain Some causes of […]

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Is Botox A Viable Treatment for TMJ? Any Health Implications from Using Botox?

Most patients who are seeking possible TMJ treatment solutions have probably come across Botox as a method of decreasing the pain. Whereas Botox can give some pain relief, it is not a good solution long term. In fact it is not a long-term solution at all. Facial Pain on Masseter muscles: Very common with TMJ patients. Using Botox for TMJ is […]

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