Jaw pain can come from many different anatomic structures. Jaw pain can come from muscles, bones, ligaments, and from nerves. The history of your jaw problem, combined with a full examination and images (x-ray and/or MRI) helps us to know which problems affect you and to decide which care is better...
Read moreMalocclusion can be defined as a poor relation between the upper and lower teeth. A malocclusion can be obvious, for example if the teeth are crooked, or it can be more subtle as when people do not have a stable position to close their teeth together, or when there is more pressure on one side...
Read moreIn the jaw, exactly like in the knee, you have a cartilage that we call meniscus (or disk). When the disk displaces anteriorly, it gets stuck between two bones, and when the lower jaw moves, we sometimes hear a clicking noise, that tells us that the disk is out of place...
Read moreForever humans have been grinding their teeth. It is normal and natural to bruxe a little. But when we damage our teeth, muscles, bones, joints, nerves, or when we have pain, bruxism becomes a problem. Today, we know 6 possible causes for bruxism or muscle hyperactivity : malocclusion, problematic...
Read moreA lot of people go to their doctor or their ENT for earache and the doctor does not notice any obvious infection. When this happens, ear pain is most likely due to the jaw joint. Between the ear and the jaw joint, there is a thin membrane. When the jaw joints are painful or inflamed, they often refer...
Read moreLabyrinthitis (viral or not), dizziness and Ménière’s syndrome have no clear origin. Many people who suffer from these conditions take medication. We manage to relieve it in large numbers by reducing the pressure in the jaw joint with a bite splint or a dental equilibration. One hypothesis would be...
Read moreSome people with chronic or recurrent sinusitis have their sinus membranes (skin lining the inside of the sinus) irritated by the pressure generated in the upper jaw by clenching or grinding of teeth. If you need a bite splint or a dental equilibration for any other reason, you might see a reduction...
Read moreMany people with neck pain also have teeth clenching. In fact, it works both ways. Neck problem can cause the clenching, and clenching ⁄ grinding can put a lot of pressure on the neck. We should treat both concomitantly. Physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic treatment can be useful to treat...
Read moreAlthough back pain has several known origins, pain in the upper back is often caused by muscle compensation from poor posture of the head. One of the causes of poor head posture is the imbalance of the teeth and the jaw. A bite splint or a dental equilibration helps to restore a good jaw posture...
Read moreDr Aubé received the distinction « Professional of the Year in Dentistry” by the Who’s Who for professional and academic achievement, for his leadership, his years of service, his tenacity and his determination to advance dental medicine.
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