Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the most heavily used and under appreciated joint in the human body. The TMJ is the reason you can open and close your mouth as well as extending and moving your jaw side-to-side. This joint helps you eat, talk and express yourself through facial expressions. It’s easy to see […]
When you think of your oral health, do you ever think about the connection with your overall health? Well, you should. There is actually a direct connection between your oral health and headaches. Here is a closer look at how toothaches and other oral health issues can cause headaches. Toothaches and headaches One of the […]
Sleep is a crucial part of growth and development for children of all ages. Though your child may be getting the proper amount of sleep each night, they may not be getting enough rest. Studies have confirmed a link between nightmares and snoring, leading to health problems for children down the line. Why do nightmares […]
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 […]