Almost all patients ask, what caused my TMJ problems to develop? There are numerous theories and reasons that patients develop TMJ symptoms and problems. Aside from trauma and accidents, one of the most common reasons for development of TMJ problems stems from the airway and facial development from birth on. All of these can directly affect […]
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Many dental issues can arise in patients with anorexia and bullemia. A very common dental issue is erosion of the enamel on their teeth which affects the cosmetic dentistry , TMJ pain, and health of the smile. This erosion is most prevalent on the tongue side of the upper front teeth and and on the chewing surfaces
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TMJ manifests itself in many ways. A common symptom of TMJ is neck pain. Many patients do not realize this and often wind up going to medical physicians in search for some answers to no avail (please note: not all neck pain is TMJ related, although it is very common). A common scenario is a patient who has
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TMJ is often a debilitating condition that lessens the quality of patient’s lives, whether it is in the form of headaches and migraines or pain with clicking and popping. There are many non-surgical ways to treat TMJ. In fact, proper treatment can help patient’s get off medications that often make them feel groggy and lethargic
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Many patients with TMJ pain often present in our office having had Botox injections as a means to help them with their facial or TMJ pain symptoms. Botox is simply a “bandaid” that often masks the pain as opposed to treating the true cause of the TMJ issue. Even if patients are on Botox, they
Ear pain is a very common symptom of TMJ. Most ENT physicians see patients everyday who come in with ear pain and think they have an ear infection since the pain comes from the ear area an this may or may not be associated with tinnitus. Whereas some do have ear infections others are surprised
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Sleep Apnea in children is a very serious issue and can lead to behavorial and learning disorders. Orthodontic, tmj issues, and craniofacial abnormalities are often present in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and often are not diagnosed or recognized. Some symptoms that are often seen in children with OSA are: -enlarged tonsils -narrow airway -high
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The term temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is often used to describe some problems that occur with the TMJ joint (temporomandibular joint). This also includes the other structures that connect to the joint such as muscles, nerves, and chewing structures. Patients often ask what causes TMD or TMJ? It is a complex answer in that it can be
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Headaches are the second most common problem (after back pain) seen in medical practices. Since it is such a common problem, headaches are also a common reason that patients visit neurologists. Houston TMJ Dentist Dr. Konig focuses on the mouth, jaw, teeth, and head, which are frequently involved in tension headaches. There are different types
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Physiologic or Neuromuscular TMJ treatment differs from traditional TMJ treatment in several significant ways. Popping of the jaw joint or jaw pain is often indicative of a more complex problem than just the noise. Traditional TMJ focuses on purely on the teeth and immediate jaw area as opposed to looking at the “whole” system which includes
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