As awareness between mental stress and our bodily health grows, recent research is shining a light on the link between mental health and oral health. A study published in the Journal of Dentistry shows a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and awake bruxism (daytime teeth grinding) ...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of people worldwide, causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. This complex condition is actually a group of disorders that can significantly impact daily life, from eating to speaking and even yawning. Understanding the cause of TMJ disorders, often simply...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of people, causing pain, discomfort, and limited jaw movement. While these conditions can be complex, dentists play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating TMJ problems. Understanding your treatment options can help you take the first step toward relief if you suffer from TMJ...
Temporomandibular joint disorders, also referred to as TMJ or TMD, are a group of conditions that affect the jaw and the muscles that control its movement. TMJ can lead to pain, discomfort, and problems with jaw function. People experiencing TMJ symptoms often seek treatment to alleviate their discomfort, including braces. Can...
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common yet often overlooked dental condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While it may not seem like a big deal, persistent teeth grinding can lead to a range of dangerous side effects. What are some of the potential consequences of bruxism? Here...
Bruxism and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are two distinct conditions that affect the jaw and can cause discomfort and pain. While they may overlap in symptoms, it’s crucial to understand the differences between them to accurately diagnose and treat the underlying issue. TMJ and bruxism are not the same thing....
TMJ or TMD, common abbreviations for temporomandibular joint disorders, cause symptoms such as unusual jaw noises, trouble opening the mouth, pain when biting or chewing, and headaches. Many patients with TMJ report headaches as a major symptom, including primary headaches, which include migraines . But what is the link between...
If you have had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms in the past, you may have gotten your symptoms under control only to experience a flare-up. A TMJ flare-up is a reoccurrence of painful symptoms, which can include pain in the face and jaw, but it can also include soreness by the...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of people around the world. Whether you have suffered from TMJ for a few months or for years, it’s important to know that there are treatment options out there that can help alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life. So what are...
Temporomandibular joint disorders, often referred to simply as TMJ, can cause a range of problems with the jaw, face, and even the ears. The temporomandibular joints exist on either side of the head close to the ears and help facilitate jaw movement. It is because of the temporomandibular joint that...