TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, and it can cause some serious pains. It can also lead to a lot of different symptoms, the most common of which is continuous headaches. For this reason, doctors often misdiagnose TMJ as migraines and then prescribe strong (and possibly often addictive) painkillers. Continue reading
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If You Are Suffering From TMJ It Can Cause Problems. You Need a Specialist
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and can produce a whole range of symptoms, the most common of which are headaches which are similar to migraines. Continue reading
You Really Need a Second Opinion if You Require Jaw Surgery in San Francisco
If you live or work in San Francisco and are in need of any sort of jaw surgery, it is a complex procedure. You need a specialist surgeon, not just a general surgeon, because of the difficulties involved. Indeed, at Oral Surgery San Francisco, our Dr. Alex Rabinovich is one of the top-rated jaw surgeons in California, and it is as a result of the many years of training he has undergone in procedures of jaw surgery. Continue reading
For Jaw Problems in the Bay Area You Need an Orthognathic Surgeon
“Orthognathic” is such a hard word – hard to say, hard to sell, weird! It comes from the Greek “gnathos” which means cheek or jaw, and “ortho” meaning straight. For practical purposes it means “jaw” as in “jaw surgeon.” Continue reading
Migraines, San Francisco, and TMJ Surgery: Problems and Options
If you have been diagnosed as suffering from migraines, there is good news and bad news. Continue reading
Yelp is Great, But for Oral Surgery in San Francisco a Free Consult is Better
Yelp is great! We love Yelp! Especially for finding restaurants, bars, and fun things to do here in San Francisco. Continue reading
TMJ Can Be Painful but Can Be Fixed
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is usually caused by spasms in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, head, and upper back, and these spasms are commonly triggered by a misalignment between the way that the teeth fit together and the way that the jaw joint wants them to fit. Continue reading
Finding a Top TMJ Specialist in San Francisco and the Bay Area
TMJ Syndrome (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is known by a variety of different names including teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and others. It can lead to a host of other problems, all of which are painful. Continue reading