TMJ treatment is not a new field in dentistry, however, it is truly a field in which new therapies and treatment modalities  are being developed based on new understandings about this complicated TMJ joint. What has not really changed is the general way that TMJ is taught by dental schools and practiced by dentists.  Simply […]
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Many patients present with worn and chipped teeth and are interested in a smile makeover. When a patient presents with significant wear and damage to their existing teeth, it is always wise to see why this has occurred. Many patients do not realize that their bite (occlusion) or TMJ problems have caused this wear. Worn
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Bruxism is classified as grinding of the teeth and often involves clenching as well. Bruxism has numerous causes including bite related problems, stress, medical issues, some mediations, and even sleep apnea. Not everyone is aware of bruxism or develops symptoms from it. Some symptoms of bruxism are headaches, wearing down of your teeth, jaw pain,
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We see so many TMJ pain patients who come in and have had several “splints” made in the past and said that it did not help. The common question is why did it not help. This is a complex question. To begin with, what is the diagnosis of the problem? If a patient has only
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Posted: December 31, 2010 As I was reading the Houston Chronicle this morning, I came across an article that discusses how beauty is associated with symmetry of the face. The article goes on to discuss that people look for facial symmetry in their partners.  How does this play into TMJ dysfunction? Interestingly, part of our
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I recently came across another article that elaborates on research done to see the relationship between having a bad bite and the how it affects TMJ problems: Please note the Abstract from the Research Below, I have paraphrased it to general terms for easier understanding. Generally speaking, this  brief review discusses the role of occlusal (bite
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Posted: November 10, 2010 TMJ: Is it Age Related?  Our patients are always asking, why they have TMJ and if it is something that happens with age? This is an excellent question.  Relating to age, it seems that like any other joint in the body, the TMJ joint could wear down with age.Â
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This is very common question that is asked by patients. Last week we had a young lady who had TMJ problems including  pain, clicking and popping, headaches, and neck pain for several years, who all the sudden could not open her mouth anymore.   Due to her busy lifestyle and 2 kids, no treatment or evaluation was completed until
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Posted: September 7, 2010 The NTI appliance which is a highly marketed appliance which is touted to relieve migranes and other TMJ pain related problems. It has been around for somtime now and is a small piece of acrylic that is fabricated to fit over the upper or lower front teeth only. No back teeth
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Most Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder patients present with more than one symptom. Some of the more common symptoms are headaches, clicking popping, neck and shoulder pain, ear congestion, and facial pain. Many articles and research studies have been conducted studying the various TMJ problems and how it affects these patients. What seems to be lacking is treatment
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