TMJ disorder is a common functional disorder that you may hear friends or family discussing. You may even be thinking that this is a problem currently affecting your oral health. While you have likely gathered that it has something to do with your jaws, you may recognize that you’re a bit unsure regarding the specifics. […]
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TMJ: The Mystery Joint
Did you know you had something called a TMJ? It is your temporomandibular joint. Your TMJ is the joint that connects your bottom jaw to your skull allowing you to speak and eat. It is located in front of your ear. Take our multiple choice quiz below to see how familiar you are with your […]
Do You Suffer from Frequent Headaches?
Do you seem to always have a serious headache? If the cause of your discomfort continues to elude you, then you may be one of the over ten million people suffering from TMJ disorder, or TMD. Patients with TMJ disorder experience a number of uncomfortable symptoms, including headaches and jaw pain. […]
Defining TMJ Disorder for Patients with Chronic Pain
Poor dental health can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from an aching tooth to severe, recurring headaches. The problem with dental-related aches and pains is that they don’t resolve themselves if given time. In fact, some patients can endure chronic discomfort for years without finding relief until learning that a dental issue, like TMJ […]
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