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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What Can an Oral Surgeon Perform?
An oral surgeon is a dental specialist with years of training and specialized experience performing surgeries to conditions that affect the facial bone, skin, and muscles, including the mouth and jaw. Their additional training after dental school qualifies them to perform hospital-based procedures and administer anesthesia. An oral surgeon can specialize in trauma, diseases, and…
Everything you need to know about TMJ
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….
Why Your Dentist Might Recommend a Night Guard
Did you know that grinding your teeth while sleeping can cause significant jaw pain, tension headaches, and even broken or cracked teeth? A condition known as bruxism, this nighttime grinding movement of the teeth can often go unnoticed and untreated for some time. When someone grinds their teeth, it wears down the teeth, can destroy…
How Night Guards Can Help Prevent TMJ
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…
How Can Your Dentist Relieve Your TMJ Symptoms?
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…
Treating TMJ
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…
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
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…
