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Is my jaw pain serious enough to require treatment?

November 1, 2021

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Jaw pain is a hallmark symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. The temporomandibular joint is what connects the skull and jaw. Throughout the day, the joint is used in talking, chewing, and other functions that involve the use of the jaw. The disorder could develop from teeth clenching and nighttime grinding, or bruxism. As…

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Treatments for TMJ

June 19, 2020

TMJ

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located on each side of the head and consist of a network of bones and soft tissues that make it possible to speak, chew, swallow, and open and close your mouth. They also make it possible to move your lower jaw from side to side and backward and forward. A…

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The Negative Consequences of Teeth Grinding

September 14, 2018

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Strange as it sounds, you may be grinding your teeth (bruxism is the scientific term) and not even know it. It may occur unconsciously as you clench your teeth while you sleep. However, clenching your jaw or grinding teeth will eventually become apparent, presenting in pain in your jaw, even headaches. Grinding teeth can be…

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Everything you need to know about TMJ

April 27, 2018

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You’ve perhaps heard the shorthand term TMJ before. Your sister has it, your coworker says she has it, but you’re not quite sure how it’s different than a painful jaw issue, or what TMJ exactly stands for. Here are all the questions you may have about TMJ – which is short for temporomandibular joint disorder….

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How Night Guards Can Help Prevent TMJ

November 18, 2017

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If you had ringing in your ears, dizziness and a headache, would you think to go to the dentist? Probably not, right? However, these are just a few of the vague symptoms that can indicate you have a problem with your jaw. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) affects millions of Americans each year, appearing as varying degrees…

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How Can Your Dentist Relieve Your TMJ Symptoms?

October 27, 2017

senior with pain in front of ears

What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)?  TMD is classified as a type of headache disorder that is caused by a malfunction of the jaw. It is more common in women, and the average age of onset is 18 to 44 years. There are a number of risk factors associated with the disorder, including depression and…

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Treating TMJ

September 29, 2017

Older man with painful jaw

The Temporomandibular joint, also known as your jaw joint or TMJ, is one of the most complex joints in the body, as it is controlled by a structure of muscles, ligaments, and soft tissue. The temporomandibular joints along with your jaw muscles make it possible for you to open and close your mouth. The human…

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

August 18, 2017

doctor showing temporomandibular joint

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most heavily utilized joints in the human body. Mechanically, the TMJ is what allows you to open and close your mouth, and to a lesser extent, extend and move your jaw from side to side. Functionally, it facilitates eating, talking, and facial expressions. Like so many parts…

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