Imagine a nice, juicy steak on the grill. It sounds delicious, doesn’t it? But what if you had trouble eating your favorite steak? That would not be fun for you. When a person suffers from jaw pain, it can prevent them from eating just about any of their favorite foods–that is, unless your favorite food […]
Sleep matters–it’s as simple as that. And, when we don’t get enough sleep, it can cause us to gain weight. Due to the production of excessive amounts of Ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone, and insufficient amounts of Leptin, an appetite-suppressing hormone, we find ourselves gaining more weight than ever before. Let’s take a look at sleeping […]
Each month has a different awareness, and sometimes they can include multiple subjects. For November it is TMJ awareness! And, while November has come to an end, we need to ensure awareness continues every month. Let’s take a look at temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and how to maintain your health. What is TMD? Often very […]
The ringing in your ear is tinnitus, but what does that have to do with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)? To understand how TMD affects hearing and tinnitus, we first have to understand TMD, which can often be referred to as locked jaw. The jaw joints are responsible for opening the mouth, speaking, and chewing, so […]