We often get referrals from ENT specialists for patients who have ear pain, and it is related to TMJ as opposed to the ear itself. Yes, ear pain can be from TMJ disorders. The following is a brief explanation of how this can occur: Referred Pain: The temporomandibular joint is located close to the ear,…
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….
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…
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…
What is Bruxism?Bruxism – a habit of grinding your teeth – is common among American adults. You may be grinding your teeth unknowingly, or while asleep at night. If you have been advised surgery is needed, consider other options. Most of the time non-surgical jaw alignment is a viable option. As an experienced neuromuscular dentist and…
Many patients are unaware cosmetic dentistry alone will not¬† correct TMJ issues,¬† poor profiles, aging appearance, or a short lower 1/3 of the face, or even changes in the chins appearance. Simply placing porcelain veneers can enhance the smile but not correct some of these problems. Functional Cosmetic Dentistry takes into consideration all these factors…
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complicated parts of the body because it connects the mouth to the skull, allowing for up and down and side-to-side movement of your jaw through a hinge action. When you speak, eat, or yawn, the rounded ends of your lower jaw slide in and out of…
TMJ, overbites , and open bites can be treated non-surgically. This can enhance the quality of ones life by: It is easy to see on these scans the differences that can be achieved. This patient presented with the following TMJ symptoms and was told the only way to correct this major surgery: First line of…
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