Has your dentist mentioned that your teeth are sensitive, cracked, chipped or worn down? If you or your dentist have noticed these things, you may want to take the time to talk about temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder. While in many cases TMJ disorder can cause symptoms like jaw joint pain, difficulty opening and closing your mouth, …
While the continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine is generally the most common treatment for sleep apnea for doctors, it’s one of the most hated among those who have to use it. Why? Those who dislike the machine say it is uncomfortable, loud and can make them feel claustrophobic, which doesn’t really add up …
Did you know you may have some bad oral habits that you may not even notice? These can include actions just as lip sucking, finger sucking, biting your nails or chewing on items like pens or pencils. If you’re also grinding your teeth, these things could be contributing to issues with your jaw health and …
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJD, doesn’t only affect the jaw. The truth is that its reach goes far beyond the jaw. TMJD can actually negatively impact the entire upper body, from the head to the neck and even the lower back as muscles and nerves are pulled out of alignment and their natural …
Many people know TMJ dysfunction manifests itself in many ways ranging from headaches to neckaches and even tinnitus. So how does one diagnose what TMJ is? Believe it or not one of the last things that should be looked at is the teeth! TMJ dysfunction causes strain, stress, and pain in the surrounding muscles, nerves, and …
Some cosmetic dentistry cases need to be done for functional and esthetic purposes, termed functional cosmetic dentistry. In the photos below, it is easy to see his bad bite caused an aging smile along with receding gums. Advanced porcelain veneer protocols were used to correct his smile. Porcelain Veneers to create a new smileand treat …
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So many people believe they can’t fix their crooked teeth if they don’t want to wear metal wires and braces. If you’re opposed to traditional orthodontics, “instant orthodontics” can straighten and rejuvenate teeth and improve the overall appearance of your smile in far less time. Read on for more information about this alternative option to …
How often do you think about your breathing? Maybe when you’re out of breath or your nose is stuffed up, making breathing difficult. But, do you think about whether you’re breathing through your mouth or your nose? Do you know that nasal breathing is much more effective than mouth breathing? Find out more about nasal …
Ever hear of myofunctional therapy? Myofunctional therapy is just one tool Dr. Konig uses to treat health conditions such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, sleep apnea and tooth grinding. It works by using a series of basic – yet specific – exercises that help to retrain the muscles of the mouth and tongue to overcome bad …
Women who are gearing up for or currently going through menopause may notice a few changes as hormones ebb and flow. Some of these changes cause not-so-fun side effects, such as hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and even the chance of developing breathing issues, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These side effects can be …
