Houston TMJ dentist Dr. Konig explains the relationship between a common phenomenon—migraine headaches, and the causal relationship to TMJ problems. Some quick facts about pain as reported by the Migraine Research Foundation: Nearly 1 in 4 households includes someone with migraine American employers lose more than $13 billion each year as a result of 113 million lost […]
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that many times migraines and headaches are associated with the bite or the way the teeth fit together. Patients have often been to neurologists, ENT’s, opthamologists, and had MRIs and CAT scans. Whereas it is important to rule out medical problems, TMJ goes largely undiagnosed and
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that over time if the teeth fit (bad bite) together incorrectly extreme wear and damage can occur and it can destroy the enamel on our teeth.  Think about how gears work, if they are not aligned the gears will break and wear prematurely and get damaged
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains the differences between several dental sleep appliances. The main differences between effective and not as effective appliances are determined upon: how the fit of the appliance is determined, what tools and analysis are utilized in forming the appliance to the individual’s bite, airway, and how the
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF found an article in Business Insider that discusses the best positions to sleep in for your body’s health. Generally speaking, the article states that the causes of many aches and pains or sleepless nights may have a lot to do with placement of your head, back,
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS,FAGD, LVIF, reports that research from Case Western Reserve University has found evidence of a link between gum disease and bad knees.  Believe it or not, scientists have found traces of gum bacteria in the knees of patients with rhematoid arthritis  and osteoarthritis. Essentially, they traced bacteria from the
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD,LVIF recognizes that headaches and migraines can be debilitating and many patients have gone from physician to physician trying to find the cause and cure. Â One of our patients, whom we treated 7 years ago with physiologic neuromuscular dentistry, was just telling us that it is amazing how
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, discusses symptoms of TMJ pain as many patients are unaware of that this can be causing their symptoms. An article in the Huffington Post clearly states not to ignore these symptoms. Interestingly, the following is a brief list of some common problems stemming from TMJ issues:
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Houston Sleep Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, follows research on the relationship of bruxism (grinding of one’s teeth) and sleep apnea. In fact, there is a device that can be used to measure bruxism and sleep apnea. There are many patients that have both sleep apnea and bruxism, however, sleep apnea is not
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF saw the article in USA Today which discusses Chronic Pain as Healthcare Crisis. Interestingly, there was no mention of TMJ pain and how it can also cause neck pain, shoulder pain, and even migraine headaches. TMJ is a chronic pain that can be truly debilitating and
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