When a person has an uncomfortable bite, it can be annoying or actually painful. Many people move the jaw around to try and find a comfortable place to bite. But when the TMJ is damaged or the occlusion (bite) has changed, there is no “Happy Spot” because something has altered the bite. The original bite […]
Laser Treatment for Cold Sores
Almost 70% of the world population get cold sores/fever blisters. Dr. Yamamoto has a Quick and PAIN FREE treatment that will significantly reduce healing time or even stop a cold sore from developing! During the treatment, the special laser tip never actually touches the lesion. It is held about 1/4 inch away. Call (714) 847-9900 […]
Condylar Remodeling in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Case 7 Years Later
In October of 2009, a patient being treated for rheumatoid arthritis was referred for a TMJ exam. She had a pain of “7” (on a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being the most painful) in the left condyle. She had trouble biting and felt that her bite was “off.” What follows is a detailed synopsis […]
ALL sodas can cause tooth decay!
Carbonated drinks, whether diet or not, can cause tooth decay because they contain carbonic acid. This is the ingredient in the “fizz.” Plain soda water, Perrier, Diet Coke, etc. all have the potential to cause tooth decay if over used. I once had a patient who had 14 cavities and beautiful oral hygiene. She brushed […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Improvement after TMJ Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the TMJ is curable. CONE BEAM CT SCANS on a patient treated in December 2009 show a remarkable improvement in the quality of the bones of the TMJ complex. Occlusal correction along with systemic medications for RA and osteoporosis improved the quality of bone that often deteriorates with time. In seven years, […]