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Can You Relate?

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, Physiologic Dentistry, Technology, TMJ

I have patients who tell me they are experiencing unexplained pain in their jaw, face, neck and shoulders. They don’t know what could be causing it, and don’t know who to ask for help.

When I tell them they are most likely suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and that I can treat their symptoms, they are relieved to know there is a solution for their discomfort. Can you identify with any of these symptoms? Click here to learn more about the common symptoms of TMD.

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Where Has Dr. Souther Been?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Articles, Education, Lancaster & Britt, LVI, Physiologic Dentistry, TMJ

We mentioned on our Facebook page that we would reveal where Dr. Souther has been. As you know, we recently welcomed her to our practice. Just as she got settled into our offices though, we sent her on the road to attend dental training seminars in Las Vegas and Jacksonville. Find out more about her travels here.

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Bite Disease Treatment for TMJ Disorder versus Botox

Dental Articles, Physiologic Dentistry, Services, TMJ

I am sure a lot of you have seen advertisements or articles on treating TMJ disorder with Botox. While both methods can be used to reduce or eliminate pain, I want to take this opportunity to talk about the differences between the two methods. Botulinum toxin, known as Botox, is a manufactured injectable medication used

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Migraines a symptom of bad bite

Dental Articles, Migraines, Physiologic Dentistry, Services, TMJ

Did you know migraines can be a symptom of a bad bite? For many people, migraine headaches are a “normal” part of their life. Medications can be used to stop or manage the pain, but the source of the pain is not always determined. Most people don’t think about mentioning headaches or facial muscle pain

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Facts Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain TMJ Disorder

Facts on Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and TMJ Disorder

Dental Articles, Migraines, Physiologic Dentistry, Services, TMJ

Did you know that patients who are diagnosed with fibromyalgia commonly have temporomandibular joint dysfunction as well? According to research administered by the National Institutes of Health, fibromyalgia patients have a high incidence of TMJ disorder and exhibit classic TMJ symptoms such as clicking or popping sounds during mouth movement, along with facial pain and

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