TMJ disorder is caused by dysfunction in the temporomandibular joints, which connect the lower jaw to the skull. What causes these joints to stop functioning properly? Answering this question is a bit more complicated because …
When most people think about TMJ disorder, they think of three symptoms: popping, clicking, and jaw pain. What you may not know is that you can have TMJ disorder without any of these issues. So …
If you lead a busy life, it can be hard to make time to go to the dentist for TMJ. “It probably won’t help anyway,” you tell yourself. Maybe your TMJ symptoms come and go, …
TMJ disorder starts in the jaw, but it has far-reaching effects that extend beyond the temporomandibular joints. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to treat your TMJ pain, the more likely you will develop serious symptoms. …
In dentistry and medicine, there’s a distinct difference between a treatment and a cure. When we talk about curing TMJ disorder, we mean completely eliminating it and all of its symptoms permanently. In contrast, a …
If you’re missing teeth, you may be weighing your choices for replacing them. You likely already know about traditional dentures, dental implants, and bridges, but what about flexible dentures? This option is becoming increasingly popular …
If you’re wondering what a dentist can do for TMJ, the answer is that they can do a little or they can do a lot. A dentist who hasn’t studied TMJ disorder (TMD) might prescribe …
Many of our patients at TMJ Plus Wellness want to know when they can expect to find relief for their pain. Do they need one appointment with us? Two or three? If they get an …
At TMJ Plus Wellness Center, we take a whole-body approach to dentistry because we know that your oral health and your overall health are closely linked. In addition to our innovative TMJ disorder treatments, we …
If you see a general dentist for TMJ disorder, their first line of treatment is typically a TMJ appliance, or mouthguard. Unfortunately, this is often the only line of treatment they offer. At TMJ Plus, …
