Without your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), you would not be able to do the most common tasks of eating and talking. The unfortunate thing is the TMJ tends to go unnoticed unless something goes wrong. Here are some complications that are associated with the TMJ. Teeth grinding Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is a very […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered why your child is making a grinding noise at night? It could be loud enough to wake them up while your child is sleeping. It is important to note that severe damage can occur, which can lead to worn teeth. This might be a sign of sleep bruxism. Let’s take a […]
Every year there are different awareness months. To add to that, there are even multiple awareness themes per month with separate focus days. That can be overwhelming. However, there is one awareness month that we are paying close attention to: TMJ Awareness Month. For the month of November, we are all things temporomandibular joint (TMJ). […]
About 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders each year while an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. If you are one of these individuals, you know how the problem can affect your daily life. It has also been shown that those who suffer from sleep disorders might also be suffering from a […]
I think it is time to revisit some helpful resources for all your sleep apnea needs. Aside from Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia’s website, there are some other website I would recommend visiting. This is important because, when it comes to sleep apnea, education is key to success. You can get valuable […]
We already know that if you quit smoking it will significantly improve your overall health—especially your lungs. However, did you also know that by quitting smoking you might also significantly improve your sleep? There is an array of factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major part in that. […]
Being back in school means more work and time to complete school activities. And, it can sometimes lead to headaches. However, what if those headaches are not related to school, but an underlying condition such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)? By educating yourself on the types of headaches and some of the causes, you can […]
Affecting nearly 75 million Americans, high blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. The American Heart Association has put together blood pressure recommendations to help people remain healthy, while avoiding hypotension or hypertension: Hypotension (too low): Lower than 90/60 mm Hg Normal: Lower than 120/80 mm Hg Prehypertension: 120/80 to […]