Most people would agree that a more appealing smile is plenty of reason to straighten crooked teeth. However, if your malocclusion is barely noticeable, then you may not agree with wearing braces to straighten your misaligned smile, especially if confidence is important in your professional life. Your Ft. Worth orthodontist, Dr. Ciro Cabal, warns against… Read more »
Month: July 2013
How is Your Attitude Connected to Chronic Jaw Discomfort?
Although TMJ disorder’s primary focus is your jaw’s joints, the discomfort can spread throughout a wide area of your craniofacial region, resulting in chronic migraines, earaches, and other symptoms, as well as difficulty with your jaw’s movement. Regardless of the specific area, the discomfort related to TMJ disorder can often be debilitating, and according to… Read more »
Your Ft. Worth Orthodontist’s TMJ Disorder Quiz
TMJ disorder is no trivial matter, and if your jaw suffers from the dysfunction, than there are a plethora of symptoms that can warn you of its presence. Understanding the mechanics behind TMJ disorder, such as its numerous causes and even more numerous symptoms, can help you identify and treat the problem before it results… Read more »
Occlusion and Headaches, with Your Ft. Worth Orthodontist
Good dental hygiene is a vital component of good oral health, but so is the manner in which your teeth move. A healthy human mouth can exert an impressive amount of pressure; its teeth and jaws are designed to evenly displace this pressure, while your jaw’s joints allow for smooth, efficient movement. When your mouth’s… Read more »
Ft. Worth Orthodontists Take a Close Look at What Causes TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder is only one of a host of complications that can arise from misaligned teeth, but its influence can have wide-spread and long-lasting consequences for your entire oral health. Because of its diverse symptoms, diagnosing TMJ disorder can often be difficult. Finding the source, however, is the first and most important step to treating… Read more »
