

Mark Yamamoto
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Thumbsucking can cause serious bite problems later in life…
Thumbsucking by young children for long periods of time, cause changes to the palate, the nasal septum, and results in an anterior open...
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Mark Yamamoto
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Impressions the Magazine of the Orange County California Dental Society
July / August 2012 – Case of the Month Anterior Open Bite Resulting from Thumbsucking
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Mark Yamamoto
Jul 23, 20222 min read
Condylar Remodeling in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Case 7 Years Later
In October of 2009, a patient being treated for rheumatoid arthritis was referred for a TMJ exam. She had a pain of “7” (on a scale of 1...
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Mark Yamamoto
Jul 20, 20221 min read
There is NO “Happy Spot” with TMJ
When a person has an uncomfortable bite, it can be annoying or actually painful. Many people move the jaw around to try and find a...
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Mark Yamamoto
Jul 17, 20221 min read
ALL sodas can cause tooth decay!
Carbonated drinks, whether diet or not, can cause tooth decay because they contain carbonic acid. This is the ingredient in the “fizz.”...
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Mark Yamamoto
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Laser Treatment for Cold Sores
Almost 70% of the world population get cold sores/fever blisters. Dr. Yamamoto has a Quick and PAIN FREE treatment that will...
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Mark Yamamoto
Feb 14, 20221 min read
How to Properly Clean Dentures & Partial Dentures
Never use toothpaste on dentures or partial dentures! Toothpaste is too abrasive and will ruin the fit on the inside of the dentures or...
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Mark Yamamoto
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Warning! A Mouth Guard Is Not A Night Guard!
In March of 2021, a 17 year old male presented with occasional TMJ pain after chewing meat & pizza. It started in January, 2018 and has ...
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Mark Yamamoto
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Rheumatoid Arthritis Improvement after TMJ Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the TMJ is curable. CONE BEAM CT SCANS on a patient treated in December 2009 show a remarkable improvement in the...
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Mark Yamamoto
Mar 19, 20185 min read
Scientific Article: AFTER THE SPLINT
AFTER THE SPLINT – Temporo-Mandibular Joint Therapy and the importance of mounted study models By Mark Z. Yamamoto, D.D.S. TMJ therapy...
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