Like a toothache, TMJ pain can range from just a little discomfort to severe pain, and anywhere in between. Unlike a toothache, however, TMJ pain is not relegated to just one area of your mouth or jaw, but can actually spread to a variety of areas throughout your head, neck, face, shoulders, and more. Headaches, […]
Category: TMJ Disorder
Are You Making TMJ Disorder Worse?
Are you suffering from TMJ disorder? Fortunately, we offer effective treatment to protect your oral health and restore your comfort. Unfortunately, if you are not keeping up with treatment or if you are not giving your jaw joints the special care they need during this time, you might actually be making things worse. Do yourself […]
Chronic Headaches from TMJ Disorder?
For many people, jaw movement is not an obvious part of oral health. However, its importance should not be underestimated. The joints that control your jaw, known as temporomandibular joints, are located on either side of your mouth, next to each ear. As your mouth opens and closes, the joints should pivot and glide together. […]
5 Signs You Might Have Bruxism
One in three people suffer from bruxism, according to a study. Are you one of those patients who grinds their teeth? Even though bruxism is prevalent, not everyone has heard the term before or is aware of the condition. Bruxism is habitual grinding and clenching of your teeth. The difference that sets bruxism apart? The […]
Quiz: Do You Have Bruxism or TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder and bruxism are common dental disorders affecting your TMJ, also known as the temporomandibular joint. Your temporomandibular joints are the joints that connect your jaw to the rest of your skull; they act as hinges as your mouth opens and closes. Your jaw joints are at work countless times throughout the day, though […]
Why You Should Visit the Dentist for Headaches
If you have been experiencing regular headaches that disrupt your life, you may be interested in seeking relief. It probably seems logical to visit a doctor to address your headache concerns. But what about visiting your dentist? Here’s why you should visit the dentist for headaches: The underlying cause of your chronic headaches could be […]
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Are You Dealing With Dental Headaches?
Though a headache may throb in your head, there are many instances where the underlying cause of the pain is elsewhere. Many headaches have their origin in muscle tension in the jaw, neck or shoulder areas that is translated into the pounding or tight, tense feeling we call a headache. Many dental headaches can be effectively treated, […]
Common Risk Factors for TMJ Disorder
Your smile is more than just unique; it is also complex, and comprises more than the teeth and gums that you should keep clean every day. For instance, in order to bite and chew your food as they were meant to, your teeth must be powered by your jaws, which pivot on a pair of […]
