Archive for December, 2025

I have covered this question in previous articles but feel my explanations were inadequate.  First, the explanations were my own opinion.  Everyone has opinions and should be welcomed.  But opinions are not fact and I like to limit the information I share to facts.  What are facts?  There are four definitions according to Miriam-Webster.  something that actually exists or occurs : an actual event, situation, etc.  information or a piece of information presented […]

Orthodontists have a role in treating patients, both adults and children, who suffer the disparate symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, (TMD).  But it is not the role they have traditionally played.  It is widely accepted that moving teeth around can play a part in directing facial growth and development but not in all cases. Stated simply, 1. Timing is everything.  If you move teeth at a time that […]

TMD, (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a single disorder with multiple symptoms. Its symptoms are constantly confused with other diseases including Migraine Headaches, Meniere’s Disease, and ear infections that have similar symptoms. Therefore, patients with TMD are frequently misdiagnosed and sent on months, years or decades of wild goose missions being treated by an increasing cadre […]

There is an interesting relationship between malocclusion and TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder).  Malocclusion can cause TMD,  inversely, TMD can cause malocclusion.  This is not a play on words.  It’s a fact.    The position and health of the teeth and the position and health of the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) are inextricably connected because they are projections […]