Photo By Motortion at istock Is it hard to chew certain foods without pain? Do you hear a popping sound or clicking when you’re chewing gum, eating, or even talking? Do you have chronic headaches or pain in your jaw that comes and goes? These can be worrisome problems, and if you’re experiencing them on … Read More >
Photo By Prostock-Studio at istock Although Botox sometimes has a bad reputation, doctors use the drug for a number of cosmetic and medical purposes. There are several formulations of products, which come in toxins A and B, used to treat everything from crow’s feet to migraines. Dr. Eftekhari may also recommend botulinum toxin for severe … Read More >
Photo By Hazal Ak at Shutterstock Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is an umbrella term for disorders related to the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joint, and nerves related to facial pain. Your Plano, TX, head and neck surgeon may diagnose you with TMD if your jaw muscles, joints, and nerves fail to work together. When this failure to work … Read More >
Photo By SciePro at Shutterstock TMJ is the commonly used term to describe disorders of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which are usually temporary. Simple things like dentist office visits, sleeping in the wrong position, grinding teeth and other common causes can trigger an onset of TMJ disorder. In other cases, the cause is much more serious … Read More >
