by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Dental Problems Treatment, jaw pain treatment, TMJ Therapy, TMJ treatment
When your dentist asks you to open and close your mouth, she’s not just looking to see if your bite is correct, she’s also determining if your jaw hinges open and closes properly. You’ve probably heard of TMJ disorder and most likely correlate that with...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Problems Treatment, Dental Veneers, Houston Veneers, jaw pain treatment, TMJ treatment
This testimonial was recently sent to Dr. Hedge from a very pleased patient: Dr. Tom Hedge Veneers or TMJ Testimonial? About 4 months ago I went to Dr. Thomas Hedge at The Houston Dentists to get porcelain veneers on all of my upper and lower teeth. It was an...
by The Houston Dentists | TMJ treatment
How Excessively Chewing Gum Causes TMJ? If you frequently chew gum, you may believe that it’s simply a harmless habit. You may even chew sugar-free gum with the intuition that chewing sugar-free gum can cut needless calories. While this is true, gum, like most...
by The Houston Dentists | TMJ treatment
Do you experience pain when you are speaking, chewing, yawning, or any other motion that requires opening your mouth? Are your cheeks or jaw sore? If so, you may be experiencing pain caused by a TMJ disorder. TMJ disorders can be extremely painful and debilitating....
by The Houston Dentists | TMJ treatment
If your jaw is clicking or popping, it is time to see a dentist. These symptoms are often indicative of a TMJ disorder, a condition affecting the temporo-mandibular joint. The TMJ is located on either side of the temple. When problems occur with the joint or the...