TMJ Disorder

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...

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...

Jaw pain is a common issues. Sometimes, the pain is related to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). However, it can be difficult to know the cause without the opinion of a...

Temporomandibular joint disorders can interfere with an individual’s ability to speak, eat, and swallow with ease. Many patients are familiar with the jaw pain that accompanies TMJ disorder. But did...

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is one of the most common sleep disorders, specifically a sleep-related movement disorder, in America. According to the American Sleep Association, teeth grinding affects...

The jawbone, also known as a mandible, is one of the most complex parts of your body. It is connected to your skull by the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which allow...

In 2017, Dr. Timothy Mickiewicz was named “The Face of TMJ Therapy” by Sacramento Magazine. His passion for healing his patients driven him to complete extensive education and research on...

Mild to severe jaw pain can be frustrating or downright debilitating. Jaw pain and soreness can quickly become a quality of life issue as much as a medical issue for...

If you suffer from recurring headaches, one potential cause is TMJ disorder (also known as TMD disorder). The condition arises when the temporomandibular joints that connect the lower jaw to...

Patients who are experiencing jaw pain may have difficulty sleeping, chewing, or speaking. Due to the complexity of the jawbone (and the muscles, ligaments, and nerves that connect the jawbone...