The holiday season is certainly one for celebrating, making memories, and enjoying one’s time with friends and family. But sometimes, the holidays can actually worsen many aspects of your health, including your oral health! And …
The Road to Healing TMJ Pain with TMJ Plus
While TMJ pain may be feel debilitating right now, it’s not forever. At least, it doesn’t have to — nor should it — be. Unfortunately, many people live with TMJ pain for so long that …
How TMJ Orthodontics is Different
For most people, when they hear “orthodontics”, straightening crooked teeth is what comes to mind. Nothing else. What most people aren’t aware of is that there are actually 2 types of orthodontics: Traditional and TMJ …
The Long-term Effects of Untreated TMJ
TMJ disorder is painful, there’s no doubt about that. But what could be even more painful, is TMJ pain that goes untreated. Maybe you don’t think your TMJ pain is that severe or you have …
6 Easy Jaw Exercises for Short-Term TMJ Relief
When the pain of TMJ disorder hits, it can be brutal. It can make simple things such as chewing, yawning, or even talking uncomfortable. And while it is important—in any instance where there is pain—to …
Breakdown of the Symptoms: Head and Other Extremities
Last month, we focused on discussing the 10 Most Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder and then breaking down the face symptoms in particular. But if you have experienced or know someone who has experienced TMJ …
10 Most Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Disorder essentially occurs when your jaw is not working properly. While this may sound simple—pain concentrated in one particular area—the jaw actually exists at a primary crossroads of your body. This means …
TMJ Symptoms Breakdown: Face Symptoms
In this blog, we brought up the top 10 symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Disorder. Today, we’re going to focus on taking a closer look at the symptoms of the face. These include: Jaw Pain …
The Big Connection Between TMJ and Your Brain
Your brain is highly connected to your body—more connected than you may even think or realize. Two areas–the lower jaw and the skull– are especially linked together. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the exact joint …
How to Help Your Kids Avoid What You’ve Gone Through
Dental issues along with TMJ disorder can be hereditary, meaning that your child could be dealing with the same problems that you are. On top of that, as you may have experienced in your own …