Tinnitus is a common medical condition in which patients perceive a sound when there is no noise present. The American Tinnitus Association states that about 50 million people in America alone struggle with Tinnitus. What are the Symptoms of Tinnitus? The symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Sometimes, a patient can only hear Small […]
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Self-esteem is a hot topic and a major point of interest for Americans. Whether it be from social media influence, like the latest Instagram or Snapchat filter, or any of the other million reasons out there, people are becoming more self-conscious and dissatisfied with the way they look. Video conferencing now too has caused people
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School this year and last are just not the same. Classrooms have taken on a new look across most of the country. In many cases, they’ve become home offices, dining room tables, and living rooms as more and more students have moved to remote learning. As students have faced a tumultuous adjustment period, their usual
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TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disease is a debilitating disease that can worsen over time and cause a host of different issues. In most cases, it can be caused by misalignment of the teeth, which in turn can put abnormal stresses on the jaw joint. This joint is in the skull and jawbone. TMJ is probably
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Many patients have migraines and headaches and yet, do not have pain in their jaws. These headaches sometimes do not go away as the underlying cause of them is not addressed. These TMJ headaches go largely undiagnosed by physicians who often simply prescribe medications. The blame is often put on hormonal issues or stress. Dr.
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Many of our TMJ, overbite, and underbite patients are seeking answers to why their faces developed the way they have and why changes occurred with growth or after conventional orthodontics. This video is highly informative and helps patients get a better understanding of the changes that occur and how it is important to look at
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The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects your jaw to your skull, making it one of the most complex joints in your body. It’s important to functions such as talking, chewing and yawning. TMJ disorders can cause debilitating pain, discomfort and a loss of function. It’s important to find the cause of your TMJ disorder to
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TMJ is often a painful and debilitating condition that can also affect individuals facial features. Sadly, too many times patients think orthognathic jaw surgery or plastic surgery is there only choice. What Options Do I Have If I have TMJ pain and/or a bad overbite? The first line of treatment is to find out what
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Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJD, doesn’t only affect the jaw. The truth is that its reach goes far beyond the jaw. TMJD can actually negatively impact the entire upper body, from the head to the neck and even the lower back as muscles and nerves are pulled out of alignment and their natural
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Did you know you may have some bad oral habits that you may not even notice? These can include actions just as lip sucking, finger sucking, biting your nails or chewing on items like pens or pencils. If you’re also grinding your teeth, these things could be contributing to issues with your jaw health and
