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NATHAN J. PETTIT DMD, MSD
RONALD C. AUVENSHINE DDS, PhD
713-790-0531 MedCenter TMJ, P.C.
7505 S. Main, Suite 210 Houston, Texas 77030
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  • What to do if your jaw is locked open
    A temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can be a painful and sometimes confusing condition. Its symptoms, like jaw pain and stiffness, headache, and jaw popping may come and go, or get better and worse, without warning. New symptoms may develop and old … Continue reading →
  • 8 Reasons Why Your Face Hurts
    We’ve all heard someone say their head hurts, and most everyone has experienced a headache at least once in their lives. Facial pain, however, is different. When your face hurts, you may have no idea what caused it — but … Continue reading →
  • NIghttime Jaw Pain: How to Address It
    Quality sleep is critical to overall health. While many people think they can get by on just 4 or 5 hours when they’re busy, this is a critical mistake that affects your health in many ways. Long-term sleep deprivation leads … Continue reading →
Letters from
Dr. Auvenshine
Dr. Pettits Tips for Healthy Living
For more of this month's news and a featured TMJ-frendly recipe, read the rest of our newsletter.
Fall 2017 Newsletter
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TMJ Disorder Causes & Treatments

What to do if your jaw is locked open
8 Reasons Why Your Face Hurts
NIghttime Jaw Pain: How to Address It

Your Health and TMD

Guide to Selecting Essential Oils for TMJ Pain Relief
Why does my jaw pop when I yawn?
Bumps Under The Jaw Bone – What Causes Them?

Stress Relief

10 Relaxation Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress
Overcoming Fear of the Dentist & Doctors
5 Ways Stress Hurts Your Health

Recipes & Nutrition

Halloween Candy to Avoid if You Have TMD
Celebrate the Start of Fall With Winter Squash
School Lunches for Kids With TMD

Dental Care

Can bad oral hygiene cause cancer?
Why Flossing Is Not Optional
Do I need a specific toothbrush for my TMD?

Dental Technology

What is a Cone Beam Scan and How Could it Help You?
How Vibration Helps Us Understand Your Joints
Advances in Physical Therapy Could Help TMJ Patients

News and Events

Harvey’s Damage, Stress, and TMD
Dr. Auvenshine – September 2017
Can My TMJ Cartilage Be Repaired?

Letters from Dr. Auvenshine

We’re 2/3 of The Way Through 2017!
Summer Fun in July
The Beginning of Summer

Dr. Pettits Tips for Healthy Living

Dr. Pettit’s Tips for Healthy Living – September 2017...
Selecting the Right Pillow for Your TMD
Healthy Bones For A Healthy You

Helpful Links

Dental Diagnostic Services

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

American Academy of Orofacial Pain

American Tinnitus Association

Fibromyalgia Network

American Pain Sociaty

Katherine Eitel Morning Stretches

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