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 […]
When a person is at risk for a condition, it means their likelihood of getting a disease or other condition increases. While you are more likely to develop temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) if you have one or a few of the risks, it does not mean you won’t develop TMD if you do not […]
If you are experiencing pain that is interrupting your daily activities, there is a solution to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). And if your symptoms are not interrupting your daily schedule, and your pain can be described as a one or three on a ten-point scale, then you can also use self-care to help […]
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 […]
Currently there are numerous amounts of people who are dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, but have no idea what it is. And, without understanding the source of their pain, they don’t know that a proper solution can be found at their dentist’s office. Yes, the dentist! By visiting Dr. Sara, we can help provide […]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are often very difficult to diagnose due to the variety of conditions it mirrors. A less-than-clear understanding of the causes and exact symptoms of TMD, as well as the surrounding muscles, healthcare professionals are often hesitant to diagnose TMD. Instead, they might diagnose a condition as something far different, but that […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are commonly associated with pain in the jaw. And, while jaw pain is one of the main symptoms of TMD, it is also important to understand there is other pain associated with this condition. Let’s take a closer look at ear and sinus pain as they relate to TMD in […]