Perfect White Smile — David S. Frey, DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Understanding TMJ Through a Structural and Functional Lens – emporomandibular joint disorder, often referred to as TMJ or TMD, is one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern dentistry. Many patients describe it as jaw pain, clicking, or recurring headaches, but the underlying causes are often far more complex than they appear. In a recent lecture in Santa Ana, Dr. David Frey, DDS shares a practical, experience-driven perspective shaped by more than 35 years in clinical dentistry. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal insight, he explains how TMJ is not just about the joint itself, but about the relationship between the bite, muscles, airway, and overall function of the body. What makes this lecture especially valuable is its focus on root causes rather than temporary fixes. Instead of masking symptoms, Dr. Frey walks through how structural and functional imbalances develop and what it really takes to address them.