What treatment options are available for TMD, jaw pain?
Have you been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? If you have been diagnosed with TMD, the next step would be to speak with your dentist about what [...]
Find out if you are at risk for TMD
If you are at risk for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), it can increase your likelihood of developing this condition. However, it is important to note that it is possible [...]
November is national TMJ awareness month
It seems that the end of the year is always a busy time where we might experience an increase in stress as we prepare for the holidays. But it [...]
Get screened for TMD if you have early onset rheumatoid arthritis
If you are at risk for--or diagnosed with--early onset rheumatoid arthritis, it is important that you get screened for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). New research shows that for [...]
Should you use an oral appliance for your jaw pain?
Have you found that you wake up with a sore jaw? Do you ever have tired or achy jaw muscles? If so, you might be clenching and grinding your [...]
Recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing jaw pain
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed some light on so many different health conditions that we have been battling with for years. It has even brought attention to some new [...]
Is the COVID-19 pandemic triggering your jaw pain?
We have all been going through a lot during the pandemic with so many people trying to cope with the added stress they are facing. As we all continue [...]
Jaw pain and mental health: The truth bites through
The main enemies of good oral health are plaque, acid and poor hygiene habits. That makes sense. But there is something else that is negatively impacting your oral health: [...]
Use a mouth guard to reduce jaw pain
If you suffer from bruxism--also known as teeth grinding--you may be waking up with a sore jaw or achy jaw muscles. When this happens, it is important to know [...]
It’s time to find relief from TMD and jaw pain
Many people suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), but have no idea what it is. To make matters worse, most do not understand the source of their pain, [...]