Approximately 15% of Americans suffer from chronic facial pain–typically because of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Your TMJs are responsible for chewing and speaking, which means it is important that you don’t experience pain. If you’ve already been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), then you are no stranger to jaw and facial pain. But what […]
If you have been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), the next step is to speak with Dr. Mayoor Patel about what treatment plans might work best for you. The severity of TMD will vary from person-to-person, which means there will be a variety of options available for treatment. To help you gain a better […]
Your diet actually affects more than just your weight. That’s because your body is like a well-oiled machine, when something is out of line, every muscle, nerve and movement will be affected. This is the same for a healthy diet. When you follow a proper diet, you can potentially avoid pain that often comes with […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are complex musculoskeletal health complications that impact neurological pain in the face. For many patients who suffer from TMD, symptoms experienced can be difficult to manage. If you suffer from jaw pain, it is important to reach out to your dentist to become familiar with the risks faced and how […]
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 […]