The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complicated parts of the body because it connects the mouth to the skull, allowing for up and down and side-to-side movement of your jaw through a hinge action. When you speak, eat, or yawn, the rounded ends of your lower jaw slide in and out of …
Do you have jaw problems? Do you have sleep problems? You should know that the two might be related – and you should also know that your dentist may be able to help! What Is TMJ? “TMJ” is a catch-all term that describes disorders of the jaw joint. Besides jaw pain (which can happen all the […]
If you’ve noticed that you’ve been having headaches and an aching jaw lately, it may be because of temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as “TMJ.” It can be caused by different things, but thankfully you also have some different options for treatment. There are also some things you can avoid to keep your pain from getting …
There are numerous reasons why patients develop Overbites, Underbites, and often have underdeveloped jaws, sleep apnea, and TMJ pain. When one understands the causes of sleep apnea and the associated jaw development issues that occur, treatment dynamics change. Sleep apnea is not just from being overweight as was once thought. 3D scan of overbite patient …
You’ve probably seen your favorite athlete wearing a mouth guard as they play, a device to protect their teeth and jaw from any damage during the game. But there are also devices that are similar to mouth guards that you can benefit from, even if you’re not an athlete in a high-contact sport! What is …
You may not even realize that you grind your teeth, but tooth grinding (or “bruxism” as it is technically known) can cause long-term problems and short-term pain. Read on for some more information about this painful habit (that you may not even know you have) and what you can do about it. The harm that bruxism can …
If you have been diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) or if you constantly have muscle aches, headaches, and pain in the jaw, your solution may be to just take a pain reliever whenever the pain flares up. However, there are some very good reasons why you should treat the problem instead of just popping pain meds. …
Does your jaw hurt, sometimes unbearably? Have you been getting headaches? TMJ may be the reason. Read on for some more information about TMJ and what can be done about it. What is TMJ? The term “TMJ” is often used to describe pain in the jaw joint (the temporomandibular joint). This joint is in use all the …
It is often hard for individuals to imagine how the jaw alignment can cause headaches and TMJ pain. Consider that the head and neck have so many muscles working together to help us with simple tasks such as chewing, talking, and swallowing. If these muscles are strained or out of alignment due to the way …
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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/articles/jaw-surgery-sharp-11641474959?page=1) that was discussing how sharp jawlines are desired. This is understandable. The article discusses how a dermatologist uses fillers and botox to help these patients and discusses facelifts as the gold standard. this is all helpful, however, what was left out is what some TMJ trained …
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