We all know someone who has arthritis, which is an inflammation that gradually destroys the structure of a joint. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, wears down the cartilage in the joints. One of the major causes of pain for patients in the US is Osteoarthritis, and in fact over 20% of adults have this [...]
The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are located on both sides of the face, near the ears. They are responsible for helping the jaw move vertically and horizontally. When they become injured or strained by excessive stress, they can cause a variety of problems that can interfere with everyday life. Fortunately, our experienced TMJ dentist is [...]
2020 has certainly proven to be a stressful year for everyone due to the pandemic. For some, their business will not survive. Others are still able to work, but have been faced with a huge shift in the dynamic of the previous work environment. Similar to the economic collapse that we faced during the [...]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for connecting your jawbone to your skull. When functioning properly, the TMJ allows for smooth movement of the jaw when chewing and speaking. Should the TMJ become inflamed, pain, stiffness, eye, neck, {{{{link id='1465' text='ear problems and general discomfort'}}}} are sure to follow. This illustrates the [...]
An unfortunate fact is that medications for pain contribute heavily to the opioid crisis currently gripping America. Even without the risk of addiction, hardly a day goes by when an attorney isn’t running an ad, asking for people to join class-action lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. These and other factors compel many people to consider [...]
