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TMJ or Simply Muscle Pain?
I am a Board-certified orofacial pain specialist. It is a unique specialty of dentistry, which I learned during a two-year residency at the UCLA…
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TMJ Muscle Range of Motion Measurements
TMJ Muscle Range of Motion Measurements A patient’s range of motion measurements should be recorded as part of every new patient exam. This adds…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia – One of the most painful conditions known to mankind
Trigeminal neuralgia is considered one of the most painful conditions known to mankind. It is a sharp, shooting, electrical pain, which can mimic a…
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How to Do a Quick Brain Concussion Assessment
After a head injury, such as those that occur after being involved in a bike accident, any layman can do a quick assessment of…
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What is a migraine?
A migraine is a primary headache, which means there is no other cause of the headache such as a tumor or a stroke. The…
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My Last Road Bike Ride
This blog post is about my last road bike ride. Yes, my last ride. The post was inspired by a fellow cyclist who approached…
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Putting Enough Force on Anything Is Not Good
The rage the past few days has been that the new iPhone 6 Plus bends if you put enough force on it, or if…
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But Doc I Take That Medication For My Headache
“Yes, I agree with you. You are taking that medication for your headache. In other words, the medication you are taking is what is…
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An Apology Followed by “But” is Not an Apology
We all make mistakes. If you aren’t making mistakes you are probably not trying hard enough. If you make a mistake, and others agree…
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A Father’s College Advice for His Daughter
I wrote this for Drew, my daughter, right before we dropped her off to start her freshman year at UCSB. It was shared many…