It is not commonly recognized that an overbite or even misaligned bite not only can cause worn teeth, but also TMJ pain. TMJ symptoms can range from headaches, jaw pain, joint noise, and even ringing of the ears and snoring. Briefly, this can occur as the muscles are strained and the jaw joints can be …
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Whitening or bleaching of your teeth is an exciting and conservative way to brighten your smile! There are several ways that this can be accomplished and we have found that the most effective way is with properly fabricated professional whitening trays. In office bleaching can work, however, really does not allow for continued whitening after …
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There are many reasons why teeth hurt. Tooth pain can result from a cavity, stress, underlying jaw conditions, or a sinus infection. Moreover, 22 percent of adults experience jaw or teeth pain within the past six months. We’ve all eaten ice cream or taken a bite out of a popsicle and felt pain from the …
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 …
Everyone will experience getting a popcorn kernel stuck in their gums at least once in their lifetime. Still, other everyday dental issues one might not be aware of could be a sign of an underlying condition. For those with dental anxiety, or dentophobia, going to the dentist for chronic tooth, gum, or jaw pain 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, …
Discolored and worn teeth are a telltale sign of age and a misaligned bite. One can look at this as a car out of alignment, simply replacing the tire will not correct the problem unless you align the car. Simply placing a crown on teeth does not align the bite. The good news is that …
If you’re like us, you don’t even think about if you are going to sleep on your stomach, back, or side when you hop under your covers. But for the 26% of American adults with sleep apnea, thinking about how you sleep is a critical aspect of treating their symptoms. Sleep apnea affects almost every …
When it comes to TMJ treatment and Non-surgical Jaw Development, Dr. Konig explains, it is essential to look at the whole picture, not just the teeth. Most orthodontic treatment utilized is retroactive, meaning teeth are pulled back and only looks at the teeth. There is much more to consider than just the teeth when …
Our office has been treating cases with non-surgical jaw development for overbites and underbites for years as well as TMJ treatment. This applies to adults and kids. Our website shows many cases utilizing Anterior Guided Growth Appliances (AGGA) and similar cases as shown in this excellent video with Dr. John Mew. Dr. Mew is a …
