People with TMJ disorder (TMD) often suffer from mild to severe jaw pain because of improper function of their temporomandibular joints. The TMJ connects the jawbone to the skull and...
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TMJ disorder is a common condition characterized by dysfunction of the jaw joints. It can be caused by a number of different factors, including arthritis, trauma, and bruxism (chronic teeth...
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TMJ disorder (temporomandibular joint disorder) can be difficult to diagnose, but many dentists understand what to look for in patients who experience jaw problems. The key to getting a proper...
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In the busyness of life, oral health can easily take the back burner. So long as you’re brushing twice a day and flossing once a day, everything should be fine,...
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How often do you wake up feeling rested and ready for the day ahead? For too many, the answer is: not often at all. We tend to think of this...
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Movies where a character receives BOTOX injections always portray the treatment as a ridiculous way for an older person to continue looking younger. Though they are commonly used to reduce...
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Jaw pain can interrupt your day as quickly and dramatically as any serious injury. Most of the time, jaw pain is brought about because of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a...
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The temporomandibular joints are among the most complicated joints in the body. These joints connect the mandible (or lower jaw) to the temporal bone on the sides of the head,...
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Bruxism, more commonly referred to as teeth grinding, affects 10% of adults and 15% of children in the United States, according to the American Sleep Association. Most people don’t realize...
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Jaw pain can be described in several ways: sharp, throbbing, intense, tingling, or burning. Regardless of the feeling, the source of the pain could be caused by a number of...
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