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No one should have to live with constant pain from TMJ disorder. The symptoms of this condition can extend beyond the jaw, affecting the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and fingers, which can greatly impact day-to-day life. However, there are many treatment options available that can significantly reduce or eliminate TMJ-related pain and discomfort. The first ...
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TMJ disorder, otherwise known as TMD, can stem from a variety of causes such as arthritis, loss of cartilage, clenching or grinding, physical impact or injury, and overuse of the temporomandibular joint. When left untreated, TMJ disorder can become a quite painful and disruptive. Commonly characterized by a clicking or popping of the jaw when ...
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the place where the jawbone (mandible) articulates with the skull (temporal bone). When the movement of this joint becomes compromised, you can experience mild discomfort, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, or more severe pain that can extend beyond the jaw, to the neck and shoulders. Oftentimes, a clicking, popping, ...
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Recently on The Doctors, Dr. Joseph WIllardsen was asked to help restore a woman’s damaged smile. Over the last 15 years, Bonnie has watched in anguish as her teeth deteriorated from severe decay and infection; a process which has taken a toll on both her personal and professional life. As the CEO and President of ...
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On a recent episode of The Doctors, Dr. Joseph Willardsen and his brother, Dr. John Willardsen, join forces to help restore the smile of a woman who was tragically injured when she was hit by two cars. Jasmine, a mother of four, was run over, left for dead, and barely survived the accident. Luckily, she ...
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The Spring 2016 issue of Aesthetic Dentistry contains two articles featuring one of Dr. Joseph Willardsen’s smile makeover patients from The Doctors in 2015. The cover story, A Modern-Day Princess, and the in-depth feature, Made for TV: A Recovering Bulimic Gets a New Smile, both center around the dramatic smile transformation of True Dentistry patient ...
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Dr. Joseph Willardsen discusses the efficacy of an emerging new product, TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER, for the treatment of tooth sensitivity. Las Vegas, NV – Tooth sensitivity is one of the leading causes of dental discomfort and poses a significant concern for both dentists and patients. In the Fall 2015 issue of the National Network for Oral ...
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Our own Dr. Joseph G. Willardsen was recently published in the Fall 2015 Issue of the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) quarterly newsletter. Dr. Willardsen’s article illustrates the difficulties that tooth sensitivity can present during the course of dental treatment, the historical lack of effective solutions available for treating such sensitivity, and the ...
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Hope or hype: Can injections help cure bruxism? In a recent episode of the popular daytime talk show The Doctors, our cosmetic dentist Dr. Joseph Willardsen reveals there is hope in this claim. When a person routinely grinds their teeth, facial muscles are often sore, and their teeth gradually wear down, requiring expensive treatments in ...
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