Does your partner snore? Or do they complain that you snore? If so, you’re not alone. Forty percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women snore. It’s not just problematic for your partner who is trying to sleep – it’s also a problem for you. So, if you’ve gotten complaints about your nose […]
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Has a dentist ever told you that your bite was perfect, but you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as pain, stiffness and feeling like your jaw is going to lock? You may be wondering if you can have a perfect bite but still have jaw or teeth problems? The fact of the matter is
Can your smartphone contribute to the development of temporomandibular joint disorder? Some say yes. Many individuals experience a condition known as “tech neck,” where neck pain and poor posture develop from constantly looking down at a smartphone, tablet or other tech devices. Tech neck happens because the act of looking down adds between 10 and
Has someone recommended extracting teeth for orthodontic treatment? This is an outdated treatment technique that is sadly still used. There are very few cases that really need to have teeth extracted to correct the jaw relationships and bite. Jaw development or jaw growth protocols are often a much better option to consider. Some will say
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Too many times correction of misaligned bites is focused on the lower jaw whereas most of the time the culprit is the upper jaw. When a patient has a narrow upper jaw this causing a person to bring the lower jaw back too far so they can get their teeth together to eat, chew, and
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The tongue is often thought of as one muscle, but it is actually a matrix of muscles that work in conjunction to perform a variety of tasks. Incredibly strong, the tongue can twist, extend and shrink, bend, suck, and cup, and this is to say nothing of its most useful functions: assisting in chewing and
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Dr. Ronald Konig offers a number of treatment options for overbite and underbite – two of the most common types of malocclusion. Among the most popular options at our Houston office are: Conventional orthodontics such as braces or Controlled Arch Orthodontics™ Functional cosmetic dentistry services such as the nonsurgical facelift Full mouth rejuvenation with crowns,
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Both the smile makeover procedure and full mouth rejuvenation can have a profound impact on the look and feel of your smile. One, however, is primarily aesthetic, focusing on cosmetic issues, while the other takes a more comprehensive approach in addressing functional, orthodontic, and neuromuscular issues alongside cosmetic for complete restoration of strength and beauty.
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Dr. Ronald Konig has again been selected for inclusion in America’s Best Dentists directory. The directory, created by the National Consumer Advisory Board, looks at several criteria when selecting dentists. These include: Having at least four years of experience Averaging at least three-times the amount of state-required yearly continuing education Being chosen by other healthcare
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Tooth crowns, also called dental crowns, are placed over teeth that have been weakened due to trauma, infection and decay, or malformation. Sometimes called “caps,” dental crowns are often used in conjunction with other services, such as a root canal, to allow natural teeth to remain in place while reducing future damage. The tooth crowns
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