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TMJ specialist

5 helpful exercises for TMJ relief

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When you experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, you get headaches, pain in your jaw, ear, and neck, and it...

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Oral health

What are some effective treatments for teeth grinding?

Last modified: April 7th, 2021

Teeth grinding is a serious oral health challenge that affects a large and widespread population of Americans. The challenge with teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, is that if not...

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Does TMJ affect the facial nerves?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is located at the back of the jaw and connects the jawbone to your skull. It’s a ball and socket hinge that allows smooth jaw function,...

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Facial growth orthodontics

What is facial growth orthodontics?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

Did you know that mouth breathing, lip seal, and improper tongue posture can cause disharmonies in the jaw and lead to irregular jaw growth? One way that orthodontists are treating...

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CPAP Treatment

What is the Alternative to CPAP Therapy

Last modified: December 3rd, 2020

Have you tried CPAP therapy to address your sleep apnea only to give up on it when the mask makes it too uncomfortable for you to sleep anyway? You’re not...

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TMJ Pain Management

What is the most effective treatment for TMJ?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

TMJ or TMJD is a common discussion and research topic at our office. Luckily for our patients, Dr. Alex is one of the best and has extensive knowledge of what...

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Snoring

Is snoring affecting my relationship?

Last modified: December 3rd, 2020

Is your spouse or partner complaining that your snoring is keeping them awake at night? Have they started sleeping in another room or become noticeably grouchier as a result of...

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TMJ Syndrome

What are Some Cons of Current TMJ Syndrome Treatments?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint which connects the jawbone to the skull. It acts like a sliding hinge, connecting a joint on each side of the jaw. The part...

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Orthodontics

Can Facial Growth Orthodontics improve Jaw Structure?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

Dental problems like underbites, overbites, and crossbites could take years and be quite painful to correct on adult patients. Orthodontics dental care treatments often rely on traditional procedures or maxillofacial...

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Caring for Aging Teeth

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​Many seniors undergo drastic changes throughout their lifetime, and it is only a matter of time before they experience severe tooth loss or pain. This could be due to a...

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