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 of the most overlooked... read more »
There are advertisements in multiple media 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. TMJ treatment When your knee hurts, do doctors inject the muscles around the... read more »
There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients. In many cases, from overbites to TMJ pain and facial asymmetry, there are usually numerous non-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. Focusing on the positive, Dr.... read more »
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 move teeth and are not... read more »
TMJ can cause many unexpected effects, like facial asymmetry, chronic headaches, and even speech impairments. As a TMJ specialist, Dr. Robert W. Konig helps patients in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas find relief and correct the effects of TMJ on their lives and appearance. Read on to learn more about how TMJ or TMD can affect your life, and reach... read more »