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 …
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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 …
Does Mouth Breathing Really Affect Our Health and Jaw Development? Read More »
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 …
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. Using Botox for TMJ is simply placing a band-aid on. It does not promote healing …
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What is TMJ? If you look up TMJ on Google, a huge range of definitions will pop up, not just one. This is rightly so as TMJ is a broadly used term to describe symptoms from migraines, headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, and even clicking and popping. It has also been called TMD, and TMJD. …
Not only can an overbite cause TMJ pain and damage your teeth, it often also contributes to: Facial Asymmetry Weak Chins Worn Teeth Airway/sleep apnea Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ) Before: profile showing re-truded chin and short lower 1/3 face An alternate approach to years of braces which may or may not be able to fully …
Non-Surgical Overbite Correction in Dental Office: Change your Lower Jaw Read More »
In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy …
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Are you considering cosmetic dentistry or porcelain veneers to change or improve your smile? You most likely have several options that would work for you. There are a number of things to consider and these should be discussed with your cosmetic dentist: What are you looking for? Perfect teeth or natural smile? Age appropriate smile …
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There are often several non-surgical overbite correction options and to improve the facial proportions and smile as well. This case shows a gentleman with: Overbite TMJ pain and popping Unhappy with his smile Airway/sleep apnea issues Short lower 1/3 of his face Facial Asymmetry Surgery had been recommended, however, he did not wish to take …
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