Patients who are between 60 and 70 often ask Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Konig—“Do I really need to do this treatment?” When assessing what would be within the patient’s best interests, he explains the viable options before giving his professional opinion. Since it is ultimately the patient’s choice, he feels it is his responsibility as […]
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Houston TMJ dentist Dr. Konig explains the relationship between a common phenomenon—migraine headaches, and the causal relationship to TMJ problems. Some quick facts about pain as reported by the Migraine Research Foundation: Nearly 1 in 4 households includes someone with migraine American employers lose more than $13 billion each year as a result of 113 million lost
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Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry can offer patients a wonderful range of options to enhance their smiles. Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Konig listens to the needs and desires of patients to carefully consider and discuss some of these cosmetic procedures: Whitening the teeth Porcelain Veneers Dental Bonding Orthodontics Gum Lift/Lip Tack Full Smile Makeover Whitening is a
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Who? Many patients have had bad experiences in the past which has led to them being phobic when it comes to necessary or cosmetic dental care. Why? Dental fear is common among patients and sedation dentistry is a wonderful tool to help those patients with high anxiety undergo treatment in a safe and relaxed state. Other reasons we
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Oil pulling has been a hot topic for the past few months, and has graced headlines all over the Internet and in the news. Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that oil pulling is basically swishing with coconut oil for 20 minutes and then spitting it out. Researchers date this practice
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that many times migraines and headaches are associated with the bite or the way the teeth fit together. Patients have often been to neurologists, ENT’s, opthamologists, and had MRIs and CAT scans. Whereas it is important to rule out medical problems, TMJ goes largely undiagnosed and
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Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD,LVIF, a Houston Dental Implant Dentist and Cosmetic Dentist explains how dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth and can look natural. Can you tell which tooth is fake? The photo shows a patient with all natural teeth who had the upper left central incisor (the front tooth on
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that over time if the teeth fit (bad bite) together incorrectly extreme wear and damage can occur and it can destroy the enamel on our teeth. Think about how gears work, if they are not aligned the gears will break and wear prematurely and get damaged
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF is pleased to introduce a new generation of high tech dental x-ray equipment in his office. In addition to having been digital for years, which reduces the amount of exposure needed for dental films by as much as 80% over conventional dental films, this Hiossen handheld
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains the differences between several dental sleep appliances. The main differences between effective and not as effective appliances are determined upon: how the fit of the appliance is determined, what tools and analysis are utilized in forming the appliance to the individual’s bite, airway, and how the
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