| Recent News, TMJ2020 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...Read More
| Recent News, TMJThe 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, ear problems and general discomfort are sure to follow. This illustrates...Read More
| Recent News, TMJAn 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...Read More
| Recent News, TMJ Have you ever had your jaw lock up on you? Does your face often hurt when you wake up? Do you hear clicking when you are eating, do you have eye or ear problems? All of these symptoms are possible signs of a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ....Read More
| Recent News, Sleep AchesIndividuals who have sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing again and again during the night, which disrupts sleep and can lead to serious physical and mental health complications. If you’re experiencing daytime sleepiness, chronic snoring, mood disturbances, depression or fatigue, sleep apnea could be the cause. While a primary care...Read More
| Recent News, TMJPain and symptoms of locking or popping/clicking noises are common at the temporomandibular joint, where your jawbone connects to your skull. TMJ treatments often begin with self-care. This involves conservative means of pain control and lifestyle modifications to avoid the activities that put pressure or strain on the muscles...Read More
| Recent News, Sleep Aches, TMJSaying, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” is something that we all have joked about, but it is actually a very serious matter. Balance is one the leading health concerns of people over the age of 65 and more than 1/3 of this population suffers a fall in...Read More
| Recent News, TMJIt is a widely recognized fact that TMJ disorders (TMD) can stem from an injury or trauma. Any injury that has enough force to break teeth can permanently damage temporomandibular joints, surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. Obvious injuries such as a fractured jaw or traumatic head injury typically happen...Read More
