In biological dentistry, biocompatibility matters. We want to be sure that any material or technique we use supports your overall health and well-being, as well as improves the quality of your smile and bite. So we don’t place “silver” mercury amalgam fillings or...
Chronic headaches. Face, jaw, or neck pain. Clicking or popping when you open your mouth. A bite that’s off. Difficulty chewing. All these are classic signs of TMJ troubles. What Is TMJ Exactly? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and you have two of them - one on...
Although we offer a full range of dental services for the whole family here in our Laguna Hills office, helping people find relief from TMJ pain and sleep apnea is something Dr. Abdulla specializes in. Our patients appreciate her holistic approach, confident that the...
What is the difference between laser acupuncture and needle acupuncture? They both achieve the same result: relieving pain and inflammation. However, there are a couple of important differences. Many patients are needle phobic and cannot tolerate the idea of having...
Due to the ongoing opioid crisis, many physicians and dentists are leaning more and more towards treating patients without the use of pharmaceuticals, or at least with minimal drugs. Many patients who present with TMJ symptoms may have an acute muscle spasm, making it...
It is known that 80% of people who grind their teeth during sleep have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The grinding occurs with each apnea event. For this reason, a patient who is a known "bruxer" (a person who involuntarily grinds their teeth) should be...
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