Do you experience unexplained soreness in your neck and shoulders? Do you often experience throbbing headaches? Have chewing or speaking become painful? If so, you may be suffering from the painful effects of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), which affects millions of Americans–especially women between the ages of 20 and 40. The problem with TMD […]
Have you found that your jaw hurts or aches consistently? Do you ever experience popping or locking of your jaw? If so, you might be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). Your TMJ controls the movements of your lower jaw and can cause various problems when it is not working correctly. And while both […]
If you tested positive for COVID-19, you might have some lingering effects from the disease. These long haul COVID-19 symptoms following illness often include issues with the heart, lungs and even your jaw. Here is what we know about this. Jaw pain and COVID-19 There was a recent news report that noted how a doctor […]
We can’t believe that 2021 is almost over either, but we are looking forward to a better 2022. However, before we begin thinking about next year, there is something you need to take advantage of first. Do you have a flexible spending account (FSA) balance? Do you have money in that account that you don’t […]
Unfortunately, as we learn more, we find a growing connection between depression and anxiety symptoms and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) pain. In fact, depression and anxiety only worsen jaw pain experienced with TMD, according to a new study. What is the connection? We know that TMD affects the muscles and joints that connect your […]
We have more exciting news to share. Dr. Sara Vizcarra has been named a woman of influence in North Scottsdale by North Valley Magazine! This is exciting news for Dr. Sara and her family as well as her colleagues, staff and, of course, her patients! Let’s take a look at part of the article that […]
Want to get to know the Valley’s premier dentists who are providing unparalleled levels of care in their practices? Well, you’re in luck because one of them is someone you already know! We are so proud to announce that Dr. Sara Vizcarra is a 2021 Valley Premier Dentist as published in Phoenix Magazine. Why Dr. […]
Did you know that your diet affects more than just your weight? It’s true. Because your body is like a well-oiled machine, when something is out of line, every muscle, nerve and movement will be affected. This is the same for a proper diet. When you follow a proper diet, you can potentially avoid pain […]
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 […]
Have you found that you suffer from headaches more often than you don’t? Sometimes headaches can be so disruptive that you lose out on some of your tasks that need to be accomplished for the day. If you do suffer from headaches, it is important to understand the underlying cause. But it is also important […]