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 the world–both adults and children. It is a potentially fatal disease, which is why it is important to raise awareness, especially if there is a connection […]
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 alone in feeling stressed, especially as we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know how to find ways to overcome your […]
Poor oral health can result in other physical health conditions from migraines to heart disease. In fact, studies have shown that there is a significant link between migraines and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD). What is the link between TMD and migraines? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where your lower jaw connects to the skull. Each […]
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw? Or maybe in the middle of the day you’ve found that eating has become difficult due to a nagging pain in your jaw? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) affect more than 10 million Americans. Since TMD […]
Chronic pain can rule the world around you, and that’s no way to live your life. If you have ever experienced pain or a pop when yawning, talking, or chewing it is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). The TMJ is the area of the body where the jaw meets the temporal bone on your […]
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 everyone at some point in their lives, and approximately 77% of people reported that they experienced physical symptoms due to stress. But you’re in luck. Dr. […]
Were you recently diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? If so, you might have heard about oral appliance therapy for your jaw pain relief. While there are many treatment options available, oral appliance therapy has been proven beneficial for people who suffer from TMD. Let’s take a closer look at what you should know […]
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 treatment plans might work best for you. Since the severity of TMD will vary from person to person, there are a variety of treatment options for […]
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 to develop TMD with or without the risk factors. But if you do have a number of those listed, it is important to ask your dentist […]
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 is also a time to raise awareness. November is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) awareness month, which means we are taking this time to reflect on TMJ pain […]