TMJ Disorders — What Do They Entail?

August 22, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — Steve Koo @ 4:08 pm
Illustration of lower half of human skull with mandible highlighted

Jaw pain and other symptoms are hallmark indicators of TMJ disorders (TMDs). Sadly, TMDs are not widely understood because they can be a complex problem. Some patients experience symptoms for years before they receive necessary treatment! What should you know about these disorders and what they entail? This blog post provides some important basic information.

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Why Choose an Oral Surgeon for Your Dental Implant Procedure?

Filed under: Uncategorized — Steve Koo @ 3:42 pm
Patient and oral surgeon sitting at desk during consultation

Millions of dental implants are placed in patients across the U.S. every year. A range of practitioners offer this procedure, from general dentists to various types of specialists. If you are thinking about getting dental implants, you certainly have a lot of different doctors to choose from! This blog post explores why it may be best to choose an oral surgeon to handle your procedure.

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Corrective Jaw Surgery: What Can You Expect?

August 21, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — Steve Koo @ 4:44 pm
Illustration showing results of corrective jaw surgery

Many cases of malocclusion (a misaligned bite) can be corrected with non-invasive orthodontic treatment. But what if you are informed that you need jaw surgery to completely correct your bite? Admittedly, the prospect can seem a little intimidating! What can you expect during the journey in front of you? This blog post provides some helpful information. Hopefully, it will make you feel more confident about moving forward with treatment.

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