| TMJThis is a different kind of opera than everyone is thinking about. This topic relates to TMD (temporomandibular joint disorders). Each person has a left and right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and can experience a problem or dysfunction on one or both sides. A TMJ Disorder is typically referred to...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
| TMJ Problems with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, are extremely common. Whether via teeth grinding, muscle clenching, poor posture, or surgery, the jaw can become stiff and unaligned. Over time, symptoms may grow to include dizziness, tinnitus, face and neck pain, headaches, and trouble opening and closing the...Read More
| Recent News, TMJHave you ever woken up and felt tension in your face or pain in your jaw? Do you frequently wake up with headaches? Is there tension in your neck and shoulder area? If so, you may be suffering from nighttime bruxism (grinding and/or clenching of teeth). Many people who...Read More
| Recent News, TMJIn my practice over the years I have treated countless pregnant women and have documented the symptoms and dysfunctions associated with TMD before, during and after pregnancy. One patient in particular that I remember had multiple pain symptoms, but went through 3 pregnancies, during which time the pain subsided. ...Read More
| TMJThe temporomandibular joint in your jaw is responsible for allowing you to move your jaw comfortably. It is a huge asset with chewing and yawning, but occasionally, disorders develop. These can come about from trauma, medications or repetitive stress. When looking for the best TMJ doctor to treat it,...Read More
| TMJAll children and teenagers have accidents, sports injuries, and countless falls throughout their youth. Most of the time, there is nothing to worry about. However, if your adolescent child says that they are experiencing pain, or they hear noises in their jaw, then they should be evaluated by a...Read More
| TMJWhile this is something that you may not think about, there are several reasons that strenuous exercise and teeth do not go together well. Especially when it comes to activities like weightlifting, athletes need to take precautions so that no permanent damage occurs. There is a definite relationship between...Read More
