This pandemic is causing a lot of stress and anxiety on everyone. However, that added stress has led to a significant rise in orofacial and jaw pain, as well as jaw clenching in the daytime and teeth grinding at nighttime. Women are suffering more Research has found that women suffered more from jaw clenching and […]
Have you noticed a cracking sound that comes from your jaw? If so, it might occur with jaw and pain and discomfort. It may also lead to difficulty with moving your jaw or chewing, depending on the underlying condition. For that reason, it is important that you receive a proper diagnosis and treatment because your […]
Jaw pain, or pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), can be confusing. In fact, when there is TMJ pain or soreness, it can sometimes radiate in other areas of the head, leading to confusion for where the pain is actually coming from. By understanding temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), you can, perhaps, know what to look […]
With more than 3 million U.S. cases per year, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a common yet painful disorder. It can be difficult to understand what is safe to eat versus what will cause your jaw more pain! TMJ is treatable, but lifestyle changes are definitely necessary and recommended in order to live a pain-free […]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) affects over 10 million Americans, causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw–specifically the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This disorder is associated with jaw clicking, lockjaw, pain while eating or swallowing, and inflammation throughout the jaw bone causing headaches. It is quite the painful disorder, with many Americans looking for a solution that […]
If you have been recently diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, your doctor may have mentioned oral appliance therapy. With many options available for treatment, it can be overwhelming to make the right decision. It’s important to weigh your options, as everybody is different! What are oral appliances? Oral appliance therapy is used as a treatment […]
You may notice a clicking sound when you’re chewing or talking. It may not be loud enough for others to hear, but you can definitely hear it. Annoying, right? This clicking may be associated with something called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, otherwise known as TMD. Don’t fret, there are ways to lessen the sensation and sounds […]
Have you noticed an increase in headaches? Is your standard Ibuprofen or Tylenol just not cutting it anymore? There may be an underlying issue that your dentist can help you resolve. Your headache pain may be stemming from something called temporomandibular joint disorder. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder described Commonly referred to as TMD, this disorder can […]
Think of your absolute favorite food. Perhaps it’s a juicy hamburger, or a crunchy salad, or maybe you have a sweet tooth for Tootsie Rolls! Whatever it may be, you couldn’t imagine your life without it. And why should you have to, right? Unfortunately, a lot of people struggle with jaw pain that prevents them […]
Imagine your favorite food. Now think about your jaw pain. When you go in for that first, delicious bite, will it cause further pain? What about your favorite sandwich? If eating causes you pain, it is never fun. When you suffer from jaw pain, it can prevent you from eating just about any of your […]