Prognathism is a condition where the upper or lower jaw protrudes further out than the other. Classified as a malocclusion, prognathism can present problems with oral function along with worn… read more →
Corrective jaw surgery is a procedure that is performed by an oral surgeon. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is a specialist that is trained to reconstruct and correct hard… read more →
Does your jaw make a clicking or popping sound when you open or close your mouth? Is eating food or speaking sometimes uncomfortable? TMJ disorder can have devastating effects on… read more →
Do you clench your jaw when you are stressed or upset? Have you been told that you grind your teeth in your sleep? Grinding one’s teeth and clenching the jaw… read more →
When the jaws do not fit together properly, it is called a malocclusion (literally “bad bite”). A malocclusion, such as a protruding lower jaw or underbite, can be corrected through… read more →
A bite refers to the way in which a patient’s upper and lower sets of teeth align. The technical term for this concept is the word “occlusion”. Misalignments of a… read more →