Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, explains that quite often TMD or TMJ problems will also lead to neck issues. In most cases, we will see some loss of normal lordosis, which is the normal curvature of the neck. This often results from forward head posture. In fact, it has been proven the greater […]
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Houston Sleep Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses a recent article in the Huffington Post that states that bruxism means that you may have sleep apnea. Generally speaking, the article says that patients are grinding their teeth too brace the jaw and keep the tongue from falling back and blocking the airway.  Whereas
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses how cosmetic dentistry can perform a non-surgical facelift in many cases. Many patients have decreased lower 1/3 of the face which can be due to a bad bite, TMJ issues, worn teeth due to grinding or aging. In these cases, the result is not just an
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses the psyhological aspect of a smile makeover on ones life.  There is no doubt that a nice smile gives enhances ones confidence and self -esteem.  I am referring to cases of extreme smile makeovers that we have completed for patients and they have come back
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Houston TMJ dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIFexplains that TMJ problems are a major cause of headaches and migraines. An article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the hunt for headache remedies.  Unfortunately, the TMJ component was not mentioned.  Most of the pain and headaches are a result of muscles that are being overworked and
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Houston Sleep Apnea Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF has been impressed with the new oral device that he has been using for sleep apnea. Dr. Konig has been using the lingualess Somnadent for over a year for many of his sleep apnea patients.  In addition to using computer assisted technology to help determine
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, focuses his practice on helping people look and feel healthy. Recent research, according to Laura L. Carstensen, director of Stanford Center on Longevity and author of A Long Bright Future, shows  that cognitive decline is not inevitable.  She said that the brain volume does shrink slightly
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Houston TMJ Dentist: Skipping Breakfast can cause increase in heart disease and health issues  Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS,FAGD,LVIF, found an interesting research article in the American Heart Association Journal that states skipping breakfast may increase coronary heart disease risk. This research was tracked for 16 years on almost 27,000 male health
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that one type of  trauma brought about by impulsive blows to the chin or jaw can force the jaw into the brain and cause concussions. These are often found in sports injuries. This forces the head of the jaw to perforate the thin surface of
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist: Porcelain Veneers and Celebrity Smiles Houston Cosmetic Dentist shares article about Houston porcelain veneers and celebrities. This is an article that was published in The Huffington Post. It shows the difference in appearance that a nice smile makeover  can make on individuals and most likely on their careers as well. Many times in
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