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by Dr. Kevin Berry, DDS, TMJ Therapy and Sleep Center of Colorado. TMJ disorder causes trying symptoms that make life nearly unbearable. Because temporomandibular joint disorder is so debilitating, sufferers are often pushed toward surgical procedures that make permanent changes to bone and tissue within the jaw joint. Since they are afraid of painful, invasive [...]
Recently many academies and institutes have been covering TMJ and TMD work. The National Institutes of Health discusses TMJ DISORDERS, produced and distributed by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in partnership with the Office of Research on Women’s Health, components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The challenges [...]
By: Stephen David Smith, D.M.D. The Temporomandibular (TMJ) jaw joints are in front of the ear and are the hinges between the jawbone and head. Neck movement, breathing, talking, chewing, swallowing, smiling, all require jaw movement. As the lower jaw moves, it requires both TMJ’s to move and slide freely. When there is an abnormality [...]
Dr. Risto Hurme DDS located in San Antonio, Texas is a member of the American Association of Functional Orthodontics, The International Association of Orthodontics, The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, The Texas Dental Association and The American Dental Association. He has practiced in the San Antonio area for over 30 years, with a special focus [...]
Dr. Stephen David Smith received his D.M.D. degree from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine. He is currently Professor of Maxillo-Temporomandibular Disorders, Ear, Nose and Throat Department at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He founded the Temporomandibular Center at the college and developed a mini-residency tutorial program in craniofacial pain and Temporomandibular [...]
The acronym TMJ refers to the jaw joint, or temporomandibular joint, which connects the temporal bone of the skull to the mandible or lower jaw. The TMJ is one of the most frequently used joints in the body, allowing us to easily speak, chew, swallow and laugh. The jaw joint is connected to several parts [...]
Dr. Stephen M. Winber, DDS, MPS has been involved in the treatment of various neuromuscular conditions for more than 40 years. As prosthetic consultant to the Cleft Palate Team at Denver Children’s Hospital he designed and fabricated a wide variety of appliances, both for cleft palate patients as well as those with speech problems due to [...]
Dr. William H. Funk, DMD, is a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a graduate of Centre College and the University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry. In the 1990s he completed the full continuum at Florida’s prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education as well as the Dawson’s Masters Forum. He also taught for [...]
At St. Charles Family Dentistry, we believe that a doctor and a patient become a team for treating an individual’s dental needs. Drs. Lipskis take the time necessary to understand your concerns and then work to develop the best treatment options for you. With the help of their professional staff, they also follow up to [...]
My patients with Parkinson’s disease who are being treated with oral appliance therapy and/or physical therapies are reporting significant improvement in their quality of life. While their results always include improved balance and reduction of the jerky movements, it is important to note they are also reporting reduced pain levels, less fatigue and better sleep. [...]
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