We often get referral from ENT specialists for patients who have ear pain and it is related to TMJ as opposed to the ear itself. Yes, ear pain can be from TMJ disorders. The following is a brief explanation of how this can occur: Referred Pain: The temporomandibular joint is located close to the ear, […]
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For some patients, gum tissue can make them self-conscious about their smile. Luckily, there are easy corrective options to give you a more balanced appearance. This post answers some of the most commonly asked questions about a laser gum lift and laser gum contouring. What Is Laser Gum Contouring? Laser gum contouring is a dental procedure
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There are many non-surgical TMJ options available for patients. In many cases from overbites to TMJ pain and facial asymmetry, there are usually many noon-surgical ways to help patients. The CBS Horrors of TMJ Surgery, made no reference to options patients should consider in place of surgery. These also seemed to be pretty aggressive surgeries.
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Can you correct an overbite on your own? Many patients wonder about this before seeking treatment. The answer is no. Overbites and underbites are jaw malocclusions that require professional dental treatment. Overbites are often caused by prolonged thumb sucking, pacifier use, or baby bottle use. Underbites are usually caused by congenital defects affecting the lower jaw. Overbites
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Porcelain Veneers are a way to enhance your smile with Cosmetic Dentistry. You cannot correct overbites or underbites with porcelain veneers. However, bite correction can be completed with porcelain restorations that can also change facial profiles, reverse aging facial appearances, correct overbites and underbites. TMJ pain can also be helped with these cases. Non-surgical bite correction is possible on
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Low self-confidence in your smile can feel like an isolating experience. But if you don’t love the smile looking back at you in the mirror, you are far from alone. The New York Post reports that more than half of Americans feel insecure about their teeth, causing 57% of us to cover our mouths when we
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If you’re struggling with sleep apnea, you’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20 percent of adults in the United States are suffering from the condition, and around 85 percent of those don’t know that they have it. Signs that You May Have Sleep Apnea: Every person’s body is unique, and the symptoms
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Many patients are not aware that there are alternate treatments to jaw surgery and years of orthodontic treatment. There are several ways to conservatively correct overbites, underbites, and TMJ pain with much less risk than surgery. When treating TMJ and bite misalignment, Dr. Konig points out, “It is important to note that braces really just
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Dental implants have wide-reaching benefits for a patient, including cosmetic enhancement. After suffering from tooth loss, it is not uncommon for the cheeks to appear hollow and the face to look gaunt. The cosmetic effects of dental implants can be as transformative on a person’s self-esteem as the implants are on their oral health. The Effects of
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There are many patients who appear to have premature aging or the appearance of facial collapsing. Many of these patients have overbites and some have TMJ pain along with headaches and the appearance of retruded chins or weak chins. Most often these patients have deep overbites along with worn teeth. The retruded jaw is not
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