As an Orofacial Pain Specialist, people come to me when they’re suffering from the painful symptoms of a TM Disorder, which you may have heard referred to as TMJ, which is short for temporomandibular joints, which are your jaw joints. For most people, when properly treated, their TMJ problems can be controlled. But, for some, what began as a common TMJ problem can … [Read more...] about TMJ & Arthritis In The Jaw Joints
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Effective Treatments For TMJ Today
As an Orofacial Pain specialist, I've dedicated my professional career to helping people who suffer from the painful symptoms of TMJ. My daily encounters with patients put me at the cutting edge of the most effective treatments for TMJ, what's helping patients - and what is not. In early 2021, I took some time to reflect on the wide variety of patients I've been seeing in my … [Read more...] about Effective Treatments For TMJ Today
How To Evaluate Yourself For TMJ
Note: This article explains how to evaluate yourself for TMJ, what you can do about it, and how to determine when you need to get some professional help. This past year's pandemic challenges have led more people to seek care for TMJ problems than ever before. In fact, you may be reading this article because you've had your first experience of TMJ during the past … [Read more...] about How To Evaluate Yourself For TMJ
Stress, Nail Biting & TMJ Jaw Problems
Innumerable articles have been written since the onset of the pandemic about dentists experiencing a large increase in patients with cracked or broken teeth. The increase is usually attributed to the stress we’re all under due to the pandemic. Yes, stress. Stress can cause you to grind or clench your teeth so vigorously that they crack or break. And stress causes other oral … [Read more...] about Stress, Nail Biting & TMJ Jaw Problems
Why Wearing A Mask Can Cause TMJ Symptoms
Wearing a mask all day is routine for some people, including dentists and surgeons. It's just part of their jobs and they're used to it. For everyone else wearing a mask for all (or most) of the day is completely unnatural. And, what's going on under our masks can cause many problems - because wearing a mask can cause TMJ symptoms to emerge. Without even realizing it, you … [Read more...] about Why Wearing A Mask Can Cause TMJ Symptoms