Inflammation can be described as redness, pain, heat and swelling in the body, due to injury or disease. It’s your body’s red-flag reaction to harmful germs, bacteria and viruses. And new evidence is now suggesting that inflammation in the body is a common trigger of heart attacks, even when there is minimal clogging of the […]
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MIGRAINES and HEADACHES: TMJ, a HIGHLY OVERLOOKED POSSIBILITY There are numerous articles written everyday about Migraine Headaches, such as the one that follows this article. So many times, every single medical connection is mentioned along with possible issues. The vast majority of all articles leave out the possibility of TMJ being the problem. Amazingly, having
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If you are like most people, you may not be aware of a snoring problem until someone else tells you. And without diagnostic sleep testing, you could very well have the more serious condition of sleep apnea. which is characterized by snoring, interrupted sleep, choking halts in breathing, and gasping for breath. Patients with obstructive
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Dr. Konig: I would like to know more about your TMJ treatments. Have had TMJ problems for about 12 yrs to 15 yrs. I wore braces in my 20’s… age 45 yrs. now.Lynn Thank you for your inquiry. There are many ways to treat TMJ problems. I am not sure what type of problem you
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Update on Common Cosmetic Dentistry Solutions Cosmetic Dentistry still remains one of the most popular ways to enhance ones smile, increase youthfulness and confidence. There are numerous techniques that cosmetic dentistry offers, some of the most common are: 1) Porcelain Veneers: a very artistic process that can be used to straighten, whiten, and create a
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TMJ and HEADACHES Our TMJ patient whom we have been treating for 2 weeks came in the office today elated! She advised us that she no longer has headaches, her neck and shoulders feel better as well as her jaw muscles. This is something that happens weekly in our office. However, not everyone gets such
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Dental Fear and Sedation Dentistry Dear Dr Konig: My husband I are new to Houston and haven’t been to the dentist in several years. I am very fearful of the dentist, evening regular cleanings seem to be painful. Thank you for your inquiry. Welcome to Houston as well. You are not alone with your dental
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ORAL CANCER STOPS HERESigns and symptoms of oral cancer are often missed by the naked eye. You may not know that oral cancer is deadlier than breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this silent killer is responsible for one death every hour of every day. However, when detected
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The mouth is a window into the health of the body. Signs of nutritional deficiencies and infection can show itself in the mouth. Certain diseases that affect the entire body such as diabetes or Sjogren’s syndrome may also be apparent because of lesions in the mouth, or other oral problems. You probably already know that
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Can my wear on my front teeth, sore muscles around the ear and jaw joint, and headaches be caused by TMJ? The symptoms you mention are very commonly related to TMJ dysfunction and is not pleasant to live with. Your lower front teeth maybe sensitive as your bite is too far back or rather you
