6
Sep
Fractured Molar Cusp or Broken Crown on Molar- Check for CR-MIP Slide
Ever wonder why posterior crowns need so much adjusting or why molars break and fracture much more often than other teeth?…
1
Sep
Canine Rise
In dentistry, Canine Rise is a well known concept. But it’s highly misunderstood. Canines, or some people call them “eye teeth”, are…
30
Aug
Can Straightening Teeth Cause Jaw Pain? – Patient Analysis Series
We are often confused when we see a patient with beautiful perfectly straight teeth and their jaw hurts or clicks. I see…
16
Aug
Childhood mouth breathing leads to Temporo-Mandibular Disorder
Did you know that mouth-breathing can cause a lifetime of TMJ pain In the previous blogs we went over what happens when…
10
Aug
Crowded Teeth & Breathing Issues
Did you know that crowded teeth in children can mean that they have breathing issues? In part 1 of this series, I…
1
Aug
TMJ Disorder Starts in Early Childhood
Did you know that buck teeth, what dentists call overjet, is a sign of poor tongue position, likely due to allergies and…
31
May
Posterior Disc Displacement in TMJ Disorder
The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) is a modified hinge, meaning it allows for hinging movement initially, as a person starts to open, but…
7
Mar
Splints vs Anatomical Orthotics
Splints or Night guards vs Anatomical Orthotics Let’s see about Splints or Nightguards vs Anatomical Orthotics Treating TMJ disorder patients can be…
28
Feb
Phases of TMJ diagnosis & treatment
Let's see Phases of TMJ diagnosis & treatment Phase I - Diagnostic Therapy Orthopedic alignment and stabilization of the upper and lower…