TMJ Disorder

Do you have a "bad bite"? Your upper and lower jaw are designed to fit perfectly together, but for many patients, this isn’t the case. For one reason or another,...

Millions of Americans suffer from some form of TMJ disorder. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, including trauma, bruxism (teeth grinding), arthritis, malocclusion, genetics, and more....

Have you ever experienced a pounding headache from sinus congestion? This is a common example of how issues in one area of the head can lead to pain or discomfort…

When you think of a dental office, you probably think of teeth cleanings and fillings. But there is more to a dentist than meets the eye. For those who suffer…

Do you ever experience jaw stiffness or tenderness? Maybe you suffer from frequent earaches or headaches. Although it may be easy to attribute some of these symptoms to stress or…

Do you have frequent jaw stiffness or pain? Does your face sometimes feel “tired?” Maybe you hear popping sounds when you open your mouth or experience jaw pain or soreness…

Bruxism – teeth grinding or clenching – can have a significant negative impact on your overall oral health. Many of our patients suffer from various symptoms of the condition. However,…

I’ve written before about mouth breathing in children, as well as OSA in children, but there’s a lot more to the story than just breathing. Many very common conditions and…

Say the words “TMJ disorder” and most people thinking of a popping jaw. Opening and closing the jaw with difficulty may also come up. Few laypeople understand the connection between…