“Orofacial myofunctional disorders” – it’s quite a mouthful! An orofacial myofunctional disorder, or OMD for short, is often seen in children but can occur in adults as well, and it can be quite serious. What are OMDs? OMDs are disorders of the muscles in the face. Such a disorder can interefere with everyday activities like […]
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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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Studies have found that anywhere from 60% to 75% of adults in this country are afraid of the dentist, and 5% to 10% of these people have a fear so strong that they are classified as having a “dental phobia.” It may be because of a past experience with a bad dentist (or a procedure
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Can the way the teeth meet together affect my facial features. Yes! Many patients and doctors do not realize the major differences that occur with ones face when the jaw is moved to its optimal physiologic position. This affects the facial profile, facial symmetry, and the entire lower 1/3 of the face. Having a bad
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If you have broken, stained, or crooked teeth, you may find yourself hiding your teeth, and your smile. This can affect how people see you, as well as your own self-confidence. For healthier teeth and a beautiful smile, consider one or more of the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at the Konig Center for Cosmetic and
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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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Depending on your age, if you’ve ever had a filling to restore a tooth after decay has been removed, you’ve probably experienced metal fillings. But there are many disadvantages to metal fillings, which is why white dental fillings have become the desired choice for fixing cavities. Metal fillings Metal amalgam was the go-to cavity-filling material
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If you snore loudly and are extremely tired throughout the day, even if you feel like you had a good night’s sleep, then you may be experiencing a sleep condition called obstructive sleep apnea. If you think you have this condition, you need to see your doctor for a full exam and testing to diagnose
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Our office has been treating cases with non-surgical jaw development for overbites and underbites for years as well as TMJ treatment. This applies to adults and kids. Our website shows many cases utilizing Anterior Guided Growth Appliances (AGGA) and similar cases as shown in this excellent video with Dr. John Mew. Dr. Mew is a
November is official National TMJ Awareness Month. Why is there a national awareness month? One of the reasons is that TMJ pain is highly unrecognized and many patients suffer from this. Symptoms can be from mild headaches to severely debilitating issues such as migraines and the inability to open one’s mouth. Many of our TMJ
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