TMJ will affect restoration longevity
TMJ disorder has affect how long restorations (i.e. fillings, crowns, implants) can last. A bad bite will create uneven wear on certain teeth which will wear them down prematurely. Restorations can ce...
TMJ disorder can affect any age
TMJ disorder commonly affects adults in any stage of life. Although children can have TMJ disorder, it's not very common to their age group. We see it more often as patients mature into their -teens a...
Airway
TMJ disorder can have an indirect relation to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Many patients that present with a retruded lower jaw have a history of orthodontics in their youth. When these patients mat...
Migraine headaches
Migraine headaches afflict a large portion of the population but is not clearly understood. Treatment for TMJ disorder has alleviated migraines in cases and is non-invasive and non-surgical. A common ...