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 are strained or out of alignment due to the way […]
When Can Your Jaw or Bite Be the Cause of Headaches and Neck aches? Read More »
Many patients come to our office with concerns of aging faces, receding chin, and a short lower 1/3 of the face. Some describe this as if they feel their faces are sunken in and they feel they look older. On top of this many of these patients also have head and neck pain, TMJ tension,
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Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to change your smile, however, they cannot alone change your bite or correct an overbite or the shape of your face or treat TMJ pain. This case illustrates how you can correct an overbite and create a beautiful, healthy smile and younger faces.  There are alternatives to surgery, braces,
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What is TMJ? If you look up the definition of TMJ, there are a large range of definitions, not just one. This is rightly so as TMJ a broadly used term that includes symptoms from headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, and even clicking and popping. The implications of TMJ are wide ranging and can even
When it comes to TMJ treatment and Non-surgical Jaw Development, Dr. Konig explains, it is essential to look at the whole picture, not just the teeth. Most orthodontic treatment utilized is retroactive, meaning teeth are pulled back and only looks at the teeth. There is much more to consider than just the teeth when
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A patient recently sent me an article from the New Times titled: Grind Your Teeth? Your Nightguard May Not Be the Right Fix. Hi concern was if he should wear his nightguard another dentist made years ago.  Whereas there are some good points in the article, I was appalled but some of the statements. Most
Is Grinding My Teeth Normal? Does this Cause Worn Teeth? Read More »
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
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Can the way the teeth meet together affect my facial features. Yes! Many patients and doctors do not realize the major differences that occur with ones face when the jaw is moved to its optimal physiologic position. This affects the facial profile, facial symmetry, and the entire lower 1/3 of the face. Having a bad
How Can I Improve the Shape of My Face Without Surgery? Read More »
November is official National TMJ Awareness Month. Why is there a national awareness month? One of the reasons is that TMJ pain is highly unrecognized and many patients suffer from this. Symptoms can be from mild headaches to severely debilitating issues such as migraines and the inability to open one’s mouth. Many of our TMJ
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TMJ is often a painful and debilitating condition that can also affect individuals facial features. Sadly, too many times patients think orthognathic jaw surgery or plastic surgery is there only choice. What Options Do I Have If I have TMJ pain and/or a bad overbite? The first line of treatment is to find out what
Are There Alternatives to Jaw Surgery for TMJ and Overbites? Read More »
