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An Untreated Dental Issue Can Cause Jaw Pain And Migraines

Daily life with TMJ issues that you are not managing can become difficult, and unpleasant. A problem with your jaw joints and/or muscles can obviously make jaw pain a concern. You may feel it throughout the day, or specifically when you try to bite, chew, or speak. What you should know is that this problem […]

Disclusion Time Reduction Therapy Can Help With Migraines

Migraines can derail your day by putting you through severe pain. One reason people sometimes struggle with migraines and headaches is that they have unresolved problems with TMJ disorder due to bite issues. At our Katy, TX dental practice, we can determine if your problems might be rooted in TMJ problems, and determine how to […]

Correcting Bite-Related Issues Can Benefit Your Oral Health

Life with an improper bite can lead to more dental troubles than you would probably prefer to experience. With that said, you may be unsure of what makes someone’s bite function “improper,” and just as unsure of how the problem can be studied. Our Katy, TX dental practice uses Tekscan pressure mapping to observe when […]

Migraines Can Be A Consequence Of Untreated Jaw Problems

When migraines and headaches intrude on your life, they create serious discomfort, and make it harder for you to take care of your daily responsibilities. In the short term, you may reach for aspirin to manage the problem, but while this can make a current headache more bearable, it can fail to address the reason […]

Changes To Your Bite Function Can Help Prevent Headaches

If you find yourself frequently taking aspirin for headaches, pains in your neck and shoulders, or facial discomfort, you may want to bring up the problem with your dentist. You might not realize it, but the source of your issues could be related to your bite function. Your Katy, TX dentist can use modern tools […]

Improving Your Bite Can Offer Long-Term Oral Health Benefits

It can be easy to see how bad brushing habits, or inconsistent flossing, can create problems for your smile. What you might not realize is that a flawed bite function can contribute to real problems as well. If your bite is flawed, you can put too much pressure on certain teeth, or put excessive pressure […]

Treating Jaw Pain With Disclusion Time Reduction Therapy

That chronic, seemingly constant pain in your jaw can cut into your quality of life, and make biting, chewing, and speaking unpleasant for you. These aches and pains can be particularly frustrating because you can be unsure of what you did to cause them. You might not realize just how much of an effect your […]

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