Category Archives: TMJ

Are Sleeping Problems Causing Your Weight Gain, Or Vice Versa?

Even though some people with sleep problems are of a ‘normal’ weight for their height, many tend to struggle with their weight. Research has shown that sleep disorders contribute to weight gain, and no wonder. When a body feels fatigued … Continue reading

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Bring This Problem To A Grinding Halt!

If your tooth edges look flat or you occasionally wake up with jaw soreness, you may be grinding your teeth while your sleep. Nighttime teeth grinding is a habit of one-third of Americans and employs ten times the force of … Continue reading

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Why Every Tooth Should Be Replaced

Occasionally, a patient will balk at replacing a back tooth when he or she loses one. As a dentist, I know the important role of every tooth in an adult mouth, which goes far beyond esthetics. When a tooth is … Continue reading

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Better Chewing For Better Smiles

These days, I often find myself staring at my microwave, impatiently waiting the 60 seconds needed for a cup of steaming hot tea. I have to remind myself that I used to wait far longer to boil water on the … Continue reading

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Caution When Using Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers

Once upon a time, if you had pain, you took aspirin. Now, drug options have greatly expanded. For most mild to moderate pain, over-the-counter pain relievers, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen are the first choice. Because these medications … Continue reading

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Frequent Headaches? Read This!

If you can’t figure out why you have frequent headaches, you may want to visit a dentist who is trained in neuromuscular dentistry. As a neuromuscular dentist, I have advanced training with unique knowledge to treat TMJ issues and bite … Continue reading

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Improper Bite Alignment Creates A Head-To-Toe Problem

When I was in grade school, we used to sing a song that went, “The head bone’s connected to the neck bone, and the neck bone’s connected to the shoulder bone, and the shoulder bone’s connected …” while touching each … Continue reading

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Straight Teeth Give More Benefits Than Great Smile!

When your teeth are properly aligned, your smile looks more attractive. Straight teeth are also easier to keep clean. With teeth in proper alignment, food is less likely to become trapped. When it does, it is typically easily dislodged with … Continue reading

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Why Proper Bite Alignment Is Important

For some folks, if their smile looks attractive and nothing hurts, they think their oral health is fine. Yet, a bite that is not aligned properly can cause many problems, such as: • Headaches – When the upper teeth and … Continue reading

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