When your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, the pain, and discomfort can appear gradually or quickly. If you have experienced TMJ symptoms, you may already know how inconvenient TMJ is. Whether or not you’re currently seeking TMD/TMJ treatment with our team, here are some tips on what not to do if you have TMJ! Avoid Chewing Unless Eating A cause of discomfort is the stress placed on the TMJ when it is working. If you’re suffering from TMJ, it’s best to avoid chewing motions unless you’re eating. This includes avoiding chewing gum, ice, or on your fingernails as these tasks require f ..read more

If you’re living with a TMJ disorder, you know that it can lead to painful problems when chewing or talking, among other issues. That might seem bad enough, but TMJ disorders can also damage your teeth. Today, we want to shed some light on how diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders can help protect your pearly whites. What Is TMJ Disorder? TMJ disorder is a catch-all term for problems with the temporomandibular joint (the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull). TMJ disorders can affect the jaw, gums, teeth, and facial structures. Often, TMJ disorders are related to clenching or grind ..read more

Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Headache discomfort can range from mild, dull aching to sharp, agonizing pain. Even when the pain is fairly mild, it disrupts your life and makes it hard to focus on anything else. If your headaches tend to consist of dull aching, it could be because of TMJ dysfunction, or TMD. What is TMD? What can a dentist do about it? Causes of TMJ Dysfunction TMD is an acronym for temporomandibular joint disorder. It occurs when there’s a problem with one or both of your temporomandibular joints. This is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull. It works lik ..read more

Stress, tiredness, and loud sensory stimuli are all common causes behind migraines, but did you know that dental issues can also play a role in creating painful headaches too? At first glance, it may seem unusual to think that a problem with your teeth can actually result in something as frustrating as a migraine, but it is possible. Here are some of the specific dental issues that may be causing your migraines. Teeth Grinding When you constantly grind or clench your teeth, it’s a condition called bruxism. Aside from other negative effects like damaging your enamel, bruxism is also known to ca ..read more