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2:21 PM
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Headaches and TMJ and NIghtguards
HEADACHES and TMJ and Nightguards
TMJ is a broad term. Many times people do not realize that all they may need is a nightguard as opposed to TMJ treatment. This is not say that TMJ treatment is not needed, it goes to recognize that sometimes patients who are stressed or in different phases of life tend to clench at nighttime which is like working out your muscles for hours.
Usually, these types of patients will have no clicking or popping, no trouble opening or closing.
Perhaps headaches in the morning which go away when awake. The way to discern whether it is a true TMJ problem or simply a nocturnal clenching problem is to have a dentist who has special interest and training in TMJ do a thorough exam.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding TMJ or headaches, please feel free to call Dr. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, 713-668-2289
TMJ is a broad term. Many times people do not realize that all they may need is a nightguard as opposed to TMJ treatment. This is not say that TMJ treatment is not needed, it goes to recognize that sometimes patients who are stressed or in different phases of life tend to clench at nighttime which is like working out your muscles for hours.
Usually, these types of patients will have no clicking or popping, no trouble opening or closing.
Perhaps headaches in the morning which go away when awake. The way to discern whether it is a true TMJ problem or simply a nocturnal clenching problem is to have a dentist who has special interest and training in TMJ do a thorough exam.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding TMJ or headaches, please feel free to call Dr. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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7:19 AM
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Most Symptoms of TMJ
Most Common Symptoms of TMJ
I was recently asked by a patient what the most common symptoms of TMJ are. In our practice,
it seems that the following are the most common, but not necessarily in this order
1) Sore facial muscles and jaws
2) Headaches
3) Ear congestion
4) Neck and shoulder pain
5) Clicking and popping
There are many more, however, these seem to stand out the most.
If you have any questions about TMJ and headaches, please feel free to call our office. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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6:00 PM
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Percy Harvin's Migraines
Percy Harvin's Headaches
I came across this article discussing Percy Harvin's issue with headaches and migraines. Throughout the course of the article, there were many suggestions as to what he should do. There was no mention of seeing a neuromuscular dentist who has special interests in TMJ and facial pain. With all the strenuous exercise and physical demands placed on a pro athlete, there is a real chance that his biteor misaligned jaw and facial muscles, and nerves are related to these headaches. I only hope that after ruling out medical issues, that someone directs him to an experienced neuromuscular dentist to see if these headaches are being caused by these issues. Not a day goes by in our practice when we do not see someone who is afflicted by headaches that are related to a misaligned jaw.
If you have any questions about misaligned jaws and headaches, or TMJ problems in general, please do not hesitate to call our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, 713-668-2289
Percy Harvin's Migraines, Adrian Peterson's Fumbles: Vikings Offseason Headaches
by Rick Stewart/Getty Imagesposted by
Ron Konig
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4:58 PM
Friday, January 29, 2010
Longevity of TMJ Treatment
LONGEVITY OF TMJ TREATMENT
We had a patient whom we treated for TMJ and severe headache problems 4.5 years ago and had not seen her since she moved to Chicago. To stablize her jaw and muscles it was necessary to build up the lower back teeth on both sides. She came in today to discuss cosmetic dentistry as she has no headaches and feels great.
The point is that when correctly diagnosed, stabilized, and treated TMJ problems and the associated symptoms such as headaches, neck aches, ringing of the ears...etc can allow patients to live comfortably and not just have a quick fix. This is where neuromuscular dentistry comes in.
It is a sophisticated and computer assisted way to help diagnose, treat, and stabilize TMJ problems on a long term basis.
If you have any questions regarding TMJ or headaches, our office welcomes the opportunity to assist you. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF
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Ron Konig
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10:25 PM
Waking up with Headaches?
Waking up with Headaches?
Many people go to sleep feeling healthy only to awake with headaches. One of the possible culprits could be related to their jaw joints and bite (way teeth meet together). If you clench or grind your teeth during the night, this puts abnormal stresses on the muscles of the head and neck which can cause headaches. Additionally, if this person already has TMJ or jaw problems, it will exacerbate the problem.
Another possibility to consider is that of sleep apnea. Many people who brux or grind their teeth have some form of sleep apnea and/or snoring. Some of these patients are candidates for dental sleep appliances which can solve both problems.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office of Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, 713-668-2289
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Ron Konig
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9:52 PM
Thursday, January 28, 2010
TMJ, Headaches and Relief
TMJ, HEADACHES and Relief
We see numerous TMJ patients who we have been treating for a few weeks who come in the feeling like new people!
Many of these patients advise us that they no longer have headaches, and their associate neck and shoulders feel better as well as their jaw muscles. This is something that happens all the time in our office. Some take longer to treat then others, but the majority start to feel better relatively soon.
It never ceases to amaze our patients that their symptoms are related to the way their teeth and jaws align. By the same token TMJ is a also not well known in the medical field. Whereas there are many doctors who recognize this problem, a large percentage are not aware of the problems that it causes. This is why so many TMJ patients that have seen doctors ranging from neurologists, ENTs, psychiatrists, and even had MRIs and CAT scans.
Neuromuscular dentistry and the use of computerized equipment has been one of the most effective ways to help treat patients predictably and long term.
If you have any questions regarding TMJ , please feel free to contact our office at 713-668-2289 as we are happy to answer any questions you have or make an appointment to discuss your situation. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF
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