Why you should talk to your dentist about TMD
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can be a painful and debilitating condition that affects your jaw joint and the muscles that control it. The symptoms of TMD, such as jaw [...]
Relief from jaw pain: Effective treatments for TMD
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a common condition that affects the jaw joint and muscles surrounding it. TMD can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty in performing everyday tasks like [...]
It’s time to kick your chewing gum habit to the curb
We all tend to chew gum from time to time for a variety of reasons. But if you are a regular gum chewer, it is important to know how [...]
TMD may hinder the health of a patient with sickle cell disease
It is important to increase your knowledge of side effects if you have other conditions. For example, sickle cell disease (SCD) and TMD. SCD affects millions of people around [...]
Here’s why your jaw hurts or aches
When you experience jaw pain, it makes it difficult to chew, talk or even move. That is because the shock-like sensations, sharp stabs and dull aches just do not [...]
What is typical odontalgia and how do you treat it?
Have you heard of phantom tooth pain? Are you experiencing unknown tooth pain? Well, there might be an answer for that unknown nagging pain you have been experiencing with [...]
Infographic: Signs you might have TMJ disorder
Does your jaw hurt? Do you find it hard to eat your favorite foods? If so, that might be a sign of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). We know it [...]
Combat stress, prevent teeth grinding
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw or constant headaches, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often [...]
Don’t Forget It’s Facial Protection Month
It seems like April is a month full of awareness issues and causes! Not only is April Alcohol Awareness Month, but it is also Facial Protection Month! That means [...]
Peripheral Neuropathies: What does this mean?
Have you ever experienced facial pain, but weren’t quite sure why it was happening? Peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to your peripheral nerves. When this damage occurs, [...]