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There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients.  In many cases from overbites to TMJ pain and facial asymmetry, there are usually many noon-surgical ways to help patients.  The CBS Horrors of TMJ Surgery, made no reference to options patients should consider in place of surgery.  These also seemed to be pretty aggressive surgeries. […]

Porcelain Veneers are a way to enhance your smile with Cosmetic Dentistry.  You cannot correct overbites or underbites with porcelain veneers.  However, bite correction can be completed with porcelain restorations that can also change facial profiles, reverse aging facial appearances, correct overbites and underbites.  TMJ pain can also be helped with these cases. Non-surgical bite correction is possible on

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]