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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Regardless of the severity of your overbite or underbite, they cannot go away on their own. These conditions can be caused by jaw structure or childhood behaviors, such as thumb socking, resulting in the top or bottom jaw protruding. To help you avoid discomfort and oral health struggles from your misalignment, let’s explore the consequences …
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 …
The lack of a good night’s rest can be felt immediately. From drowsiness to trouble concentrating, sleep troubles can lead to long-term impairments. If you’ve been told that you snore, you may be worried that you have sleep apnea. Learning the difference between snoring and sleep apnea can address issues like excessive fatigue and help you …
Keeping your oral health in check is essential to upkeep the integrity of your teeth. However, almost everyone is bound is experience cavities at some point in their lives. If you’re young enough, those teeth are likely to simply be removed and replaced with adult teeth over time. That being said, adult teeth require fillings …
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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 …
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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 …
Your gums are part of the essential framework of your mouth. They provide a supportive foundation for your teeth roots and give gentleness to your beautiful smile. However, excessive amounts of gum tissue can lead to a “gummy smile” and make your teeth look shorter than they really are. While this rarely is a medical …
When you think of a facelift, you probably think of things like plastic surgeons, injections, stitches, scars, and a long healing time. However, there are existing non-surgical options for a facelift. One kind of non-surgical facelift that isn’t talked about much is getting dental work done to improve the aesthetics of your face. Let’s take a deeper …
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TMJ disorders can cause ear pain because of the close proximity and interconnectedness of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the structures of the ear. The TMJ is located just in front of the ear, and its movement is responsible for opening and closing the mouth, chewing, and speaking. When the TMJ is dysfunctional or experiencing …
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