The role of dentists in managing bruxism
Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, is a condition often overlooked until it causes significant complications. This involuntary grinding and clenching can occur either during the day or at [...]
Young adults with sleep apnea experience more pain
Sleep apnea is a nuisance no matter what age you are. But young adults in particular experience more pain than older generations when it comes to sleep apnea. In [...]
4 ways to combat stress and alleviate TMD symptoms
Stress affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. In fact, about 77% of people reported that they experienced physical symptoms due to their stress. While you’re not [...]
Here is what to do if your TMD pain is stress-related
Maybe you’ve been trying to find the root cause for your temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), but are coming up short. For many, stress is the culprit. Stress affects almost [...]
Infographic: The benefits of trigger point injections to help relieve pain
Muscle aches and pains can follow you throughout your life. These aches can occur after exercising, during jobs that require strenuous lifting or repetitive movement, and holding one position [...]
What to Eat This Thanksgiving if You Have TMD
Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and we know what you're thinking, "I'm going to eat ALL the food!" While that sounds like quite the endeavor, we [...]
Relieve neck and shoulder pain with these exercises
Let’s face it; pain is uncomfortable and difficult to deal with. And if you suffer from constant pain, where is the relief? Whether you suffer from neck or shoulder [...]
Oral Appliance Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) Treatment
While TMD is quite common, not many people are aware that they suffer from it. An estimated 10 - 35 million Americans suffer from TMD, with women impacted more [...]
Finding Relief From TMJ and Jaw Pain
Currently there are numerous amounts of people who are dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, but have no idea what it is. And, without understanding the source of their [...]
What Groups are at Risk for TMD?
When you are at risk, it increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop TMD with or without the risk factors listed below. [...]