Infographic: Treatment options for TMJ pain
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can cause pain and discomfort that ranges from mild and infrequent to severe and constant. It can even lead to debilitating pain. For treatment, [...]
6 ways to find relief from your jaw pain
Jaw pain is often a debilitating condition that affects your ability to eat and speak. Your pain can develop from your sinuses, ears, teeth or jaw itself. With so [...]
Do you have TMD? Follow these tips this holiday season
It’s that time of year again when you will need to keep in mind what to eat and what to stay away from this holiday season. While the holiday [...]
November is TMJ awareness month
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 [...]
Put the gum down. Think twice before chewing.
Bubble gum popping can be a daily habit for most people. Whether a person chews gum as a snack or because they like the flavor, it is a common [...]
The painful complications associated with TMD
Do you know what the most heavily utilized and under appreciated joint in the human body is? It’s the temporomandibular joint, which is also commonly referred to as TMJ. [...]
Is jaw pain interrupting your sleep?
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 [...]
Treating migraines and TMD
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 [...]
Can TMD originate in the neck?
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located where the jaw connects to the skull on each side. Similar to a hinge that opens and closes, the TMJ must function properly [...]
3 Signs TMD Is Causing Your Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common complaints people experience and they can cause significant discomfort. This can then lead to reduced productivity and lost work time. However, headaches [...]