How Oral Health Affects the TM Joints

It is really important to be aware of your oral health for so many reasons. Let’s start off with something that is considered to be really obvious; the loss of a tooth. When gum disease or a cavity gets to the point where a tooth is damaged beyond repair, it is  likely that you will have to extract that tooth.... read more »

Oral Cancer and TMD- Coincidence or Correlation?

There are so many factors involved with TMD (temporomandibular disorder) that it can make one’s head spin. When it comes to analyzing TMJ disorders, there are many factors that need to be examined. One of the first pieces to the puzzle is actually a palpation exam where the dentist presses on the various muscle groups to determine if any are... read more »

Why You Need Your Dentist While Undergoing TMD Treatment

When you are working with our office and wearing your TMD appliances - the ALF, the Modified Gelb, or a combination thereof, it is really important to keep up with your dentist to make sure the teeth and gums are doing well. Every new patient who walks into our office is made aware that they must work with their dentist... read more »