Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains facial asymmetry is a result of asymmetry in the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) caused by some type of TMJ dysfunction. Even Michaelangelo showed how our bodies are intended to be symmetrical. No one wants to have an obviously unsymmetric face. This can, however, happen with TMD issues and […]
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, discusses an article by an expert in migraines. In general this article says the only way to control migraines is with medications and the hope is to reduce the intensity and/or frequency. It would benefit the readers for the article to include some causes of migraines so that not
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF has noticed a trend of many cases of TMJ or TMD in which patients are on medication to try and control their migraine headaches and other symptoms due to these issues.  I will be the first to say that not all migraines are TMJ related, however,
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, explains that quite often TMD or TMJ problems will also lead to neck issues. In most cases, we will see some loss of normal lordosis, which is the normal curvature of the neck. This often results from forward head posture. In fact, it has been proven the greater
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Houston TMJ dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIFexplains that TMJ problems are a major cause of headaches and migraines. An article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the hunt for headache remedies.  Unfortunately, the TMJ component was not mentioned.  Most of the pain and headaches are a result of muscles that are being overworked and
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Houston TMJ Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF explains that one type of  trauma brought about by impulsive blows to the chin or jaw can force the jaw into the brain and cause concussions. These are often found in sports injuries. This forces the head of the jaw to perforate the thin surface of
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Houston Texas TMJ  Dentist: What causes “Brain Freeze” Patients often ask us what causes cold headaches or more commonly, what causes “brain freeze headache”? Brain freeze is really not occurring in the brain. It is technically called spenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. When you drink or eat something cold and it touches the roof of your mouth, it is
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Cosmetic Dentistry ads can be found everywhere. There is no recognized specialty by the American Dental Association for Cosmetic Dentistry although I wish there was. These photos are all our patients and will hopefully provide more information as to the considerations and skills that go into designing a smile that looks like it fits the
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According to Nobel Prize Winner, Roger Sperry PhD, better than 90% of the energy output of the brain is used relating its physical body to its gravitational field. The more mechanically distorted the body is , the less energy available for thinking, metabolism, and healing. This is why so many TMJ patients who also exhibit
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Houston Texas TMJ Dentist: Advancements in TMJ Diagnosis TMJ problems generally fall in two categories: muscle related or joint related, both which can be extremely painful and debilitating. This can affect ones overall health and lifestyle as well.  Most clinicians try to diagnose TMJ based on patient history and a physical examination and sometimes
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