Dr Konig’s Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders can sometimes cause vertigo, or a sensation of dizziness or spinning.  This is often due to the close anatomical relationship between the TMJ pain, the muscles and nerves around it, and the structures involved in balance within the inner ear.  Dr. Konig can help with these issues and explains that a

Can TMJ Be the Cause of Headaches and Neck Pain? February 12, 2022 / TMJ It is often hard for individuals to imagine how the jaw alignment can cause headaches and TMJ pain. Consider that the head and neck have so many muscles working together to help us with simple tasks such as chewing, talking, and swallowing. If these muscles

There are multiple ways to improve the smile with cosmetic dentistry. It is essential that the cosmetic dentist listen to the patients needs and desires. This case shows a gentleman who was concerned about the esthetics of his front four teeth, several which were severely worn and an old crown on another.  He wanted to

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

There are advertisements in multiple medias 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. When your knee hurts do doctors inject the muscles around the knee