Expanding Wallets With Palates: The Evidence Problem with MARPE and Palatal Expansion in Treating TMJ Problems
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 05/09/2025Bite interventions may not be needed when addressing jaw pain. TMD may be the leading cause.
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Why “Neuromuscular Dentistry” Isn’t Evidence-Based Care for TMD
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 21/08/2025Well-designed studies have demonstrated that neuromuscular dentistry often achieves worse outcomes than evidence-based, conservative options we’ve trusted for years.
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The Frenectomy Frenzy: Why Tongue-Tie Surgery Isn’t the Answer for TMD or Sleep Apnea
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 04/08/2025While this procedure can be medically appropriate for a small subset of infants with true tongue-ties, which impact their ability to nurse, its widespread use in adults lacks any credible scientific support.
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Why do TMD and Burning Mouth Syndrome Often Co-Exist?
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 21/07/2025Overlap between TMD and BMS is largely due to shared underlying factors such as parafunctional habits—including teeth grinding and tongue thrusting/rubbing/moving—as well as psychosocial stressors that influence pain perception and muscle tension.
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