If you have ever experienced a cracking noise or sound in your ear, it can be a common abnormality that is experienced by many people. While some cases of a cracking noise in your ears are benign, they may not go away easily. The cracking sound in your ear can be very annoying and might […]
Do you experience unexplained soreness in your neck and shoulders? Do you often experience throbbing headaches? Have chewing or speaking become painful? If so, you may be suffering from the painful effects of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), which affects millions of Americans–especially women between the ages of 20 and 40. The problem with TMD […]
November is TMJ Awareness Month, so we are resurfacing an older infographic that we shared before. This offers some steps to take to find relief from your jaw pain. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can cause pain and discomfort that ranges from mild and infrequent to severe and constant in our patients. It can even […]
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 […]
It may not be well known, but what you eat affects more than just your weight (and hunger). What you choose to include in your diet is very important because when something is out of line in your body, every muscle nerve and movement is impacted. But with a proper diet, you can potentially avoid […]
Chronic pain might rule the world around you, but that is 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 […]
While you may think it is just another day when experiencing headache, jaw or neck pain. But it is not. It is important to pay attention to that pain, especially if you suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). About 20% to 40% of the adult population suffers from TMD. However, there is an easy solution […]
One of the most common complaints people experience is a headache. And when people experience headaches, they can experience significant discomfort. This can then lead to a reduction in productivity and lost work time. The downside is that headaches can be hard to treat because they can have many different causes. Here are some clues […]
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 this habit can have a negative impact on your health. From your teeth to your stomach, chewing gum can negatively impact your health in a few […]
Chronic pain can rule the world around you and that is really no way to live your life. If you have ever experienced pain or a pop when yawning, talking, or chewing it might be temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). And, for some people, this pain and annoying clicking or popping can significantly alter your […]