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A young woman smiling in a dental chair at a waco dentist.

Do you want to straighten your teeth and improve your smile but you think you’re too old for braces? Our answer is that you are never too old to get the smile you want! Legends Dental helps patients of all ages remodel their existing jawbone structure and straighten teeth to…

Dr. Sean Endsley is touching his ear.

When you think about temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, you may think about jaw pain or the jaw ‘locking’ shut. But did you know that TMJD can cause symptoms that may not even appear in or around your jaw? These symptoms include unexplained ear pain, ringing in the ears, headaches,…

A man, Dr. Sean Endsley, a general dentist, is sitting at his desk with his hand on his head.

When you have a headache, the pain may make it difficult – if not impossible – to focus on anything else. Head pain can make doing regular tasks hard, and even just thinking about doing some things can prove challenging. Chances are, you’re not alone if you feel this way…

A cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sean Endsley, examines an x-ray of a skull with a red spot on it.

Nearly 1.5 million Americans are affected by the autoimmune condition rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is caused when the immune system sees the joints as ‘foreign invaders’ and attacks them. RA can cause pain and inflammation in the joints, including the jaw. When the jaw is affected by RA, it can…

A man in a suit is holding his head over a desk full of papers at Dr. Sean Endsley's office, a general dentist in Waco.

Is stress affecting your jaw? Many people living with the pain of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) do not realize the impact of stress and anxiety on their jaw joints. But, the pain of TMD is directly impacted by stress and anxiety. We hope to bring you some eye-opening insight into…

A young woman smiling with her hand on her ear and seeking a general dentist.

More than 50 million Americans are living with a form of tinnitus. Commonly known as ringing in the ears, this condition often impacts an individual’s quality of life. Some statistics show that the disease affects one in every 10 adults across the nation, and episodes, on average, can last more…

A blonde woman smiling in a pink shirt at the general dentist.

Do women experience temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, more frequently than men? A March 2019 study says yes. And more often than not, the development of TMD occurs during childbearing years. Legends Dental can help treat both women and men for TMD at any stage of life. What Is TMD?…

A man is sitting in a Waco dentist's chair.

You probably think you have a good understanding of what constitutes traditional braces. Wires, brackets and rubber bands, right? Do you know about epigenetic orthodontics? If not, you’re not alone. Many people haven’t heard of epigenetic orthodontics, but more people are finding out about this type of treatment and how…

A general dentist's supplies - toothbrush, toothpaste, and a glass of water - on a counter.

Have you been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), or do you think you have the condition? One thing you may want to think about is how you should care for your teeth. Should your routine change? Should you do something extra? How often should you visit Legends Dental for…

Dr. Sean Endsley, a general dentist in Waco, jogging on a bridge in the city.

Working out is good for your waistline, but what about for your jaw? According to new research presented at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain scientific meeting in May 2019 in San Diego, working out can help reduce pain associated with temporomandibular joint disorder and other painful conditions related to…