Posted: December 31, 2010 As I was reading the Houston Chronicle this morning, I came across an article that discusses how beauty is associated with symmetry of the face. The article goes on to discuss that people look for facial symmetry in their partners.  How does this play into TMJ dysfunction? Interestingly, part of our […]
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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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In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy […]
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Before: Weak chin, overbite, TMJ pain After: non-surgical overbite correction, note the improved facial proportions. Additionally, no TMJ pain Not only can an overbite cause TMJ pain and damage your teeth, it often also contributes to: Facial Asymmetry Weak Chins Worn Teeth Airway/sleep apnea Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ) Before: profile showing re-truded chin and short […]
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Do I Need TMJ Surgery? Consider Your Non-surgical Options There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients. In many cases from overbites to TMJ
Crooked Smile? TMJ Pain? This can be corrected non-surgically. Read More »
There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients. In many cases from overbites to TMJ pain and facial asymmetry, there are usually many noon-surgical ways to help patients. The CBS Horrors of TMJ Surgery, made no reference to options patients should consider in place of surgery. These also seemed to be pretty aggressive surgeries.
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Porcelain Veneers are a way to enhance your smile with Cosmetic Dentistry. You cannot correct overbites or underbites with porcelain veneers. However, bite correction can be completed with porcelain restorations that can also change facial profiles, reverse aging facial appearances, correct overbites and underbites. TMJ pain can also be helped with these cases. Non-surgical bite correction is possible on
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Many patients are not aware that there are alternate treatments to jaw surgery and years of orthodontic treatment. There are several ways to conservatively correct overbites, underbites, and TMJ pain with much less risk than surgery. When treating TMJ and bite misalignment, Dr. Konig points out, “It is important to note that braces really just
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TMJ can cause many unexpected effects, like facial asymmetry, chronic headaches, and even speech impairments. As a TMJ specialist, Dr. Robert W. Konig helps patients in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas find relief and correct the effects of TMJ on their lives and appearance. Read on to learn more about how TMJ or TMD can affect
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What is Bruxism? Bruxism – a habit of grinding your teeth – is common among American adults. You may be grinding your teeth unknowingly, or while asleep at night. If you have been advised surgery is needed, consider other options. Most of the time non-surgical jaw alignment is a viable option. As an experienced neuromuscular dentist
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