What you eat affects your TMD pain
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 [...]
What treatment options are available for craniofacial pain?
If you are suffering from craniofacial pain, it is important to contact Mayoor Patel, DDS, for appropriate treatment options. With advanced treatment options available, Dr. Patel can help you [...]
Know how to alleviate jaw pain
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, [...]
Try massaging your jaw for TMD relief
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, [...]
If you are grinding your teeth, here’s what to do
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was reported that dentists saw a 69% rise in patients who clench or grind their teeth, according to the American Dental Association. The problem [...]
It’s time to kick your chewing gum habit to the curb
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 [...]
By combating stress you can prevent teeth grinding
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw or constant headaches, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often [...]
Here are 3 symptoms women should not ignore
With a busy schedule, women may be ignoring some symptoms that should not go ignored. Whether you are experiencing fatigue, jaw pain or shortness of breath, it is important [...]
TMD may hinder the health of a patient with sickle cell disease
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 [...]
Understanding the side effects of oral appliance therapy
Oral appliance therapy can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) pain or sleep apnea. Regardless of why you need oral appliance therapy, it is important [...]