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In so many of our cases, the person we treat must wear their dental oral appliance for at least a year or so to see if the articular discs will actually return to their proper place in their socket. In almost every case these past years, the condyle (top of the jawbone) goes so deeply into the glenoid fossa (the... read more »
Experiencing jaw pain or discomfort can be alarming, especially if it interferes with your daily life. A common issue related to jaw pain is a perforated TMJ articular disc. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a crucial role in connecting your jaw to your skull, allowing for smooth movement. However, when the disc within this joint becomes perforated, it can lead... read more »
In the world of TMD, cortical erosion most often refers to erosion and breakdown of the condyle (the top of the jawbone). It can also mean breakdown of the socket that holds the condyle. Basically, cortical erosion refers to a bony degeneration that occurs over time and this can lead to the condyles and joints being very prone to breakage... read more »
This is a question we hear at Sleep and TMJ Therapy almost every day. When a person hears that they need to wear an appliance or two for 12-18 months they almost inevitably want to know why it takes so long. Many people feel that the slipped discs can just be ‘pushed back into place’ and then the problem is... read more »
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 »
In the past, it was quite common for an orthodontist to order extractions of perfectly good teeth to make the process of moving teeth and creating space with the use of braces easier. So many children are now presenting with narrow arches and crowded teeth that it made sense (somewhat) to remove the crowded teeth, thus allowing the orthodontic work... read more »