Physiology studies how living things (of all sizes) and their parts function. It is used in dentistry when trying to achieve an overall sense of well-being as it relates to a patient’s oral health by …
What Happens if TMJ Is Left Untreated?
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. …
How to Cure TMJ Permanently
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 …
How Long Does It Take for TMJ to Go Away?
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 …
TMJ Mouthguards: What You Should Know
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, …
How to Find the Best TMJ Specialist in Dallas, TX
It’s common for patients with TMJ disorder to suffer with chronic pain for years before getting the treatment they need. Why is it so hard to find relief? The answer is simple: it’s hard to …
What Are the Best Foods to Eat to Ease TMJ?
Have you ever had TMJ pain flare up after eating a piece of crusty sourdough bread or snacking on beef jerky? Although stress is a common trigger for TMJ pain, the food you eat can …
What Kind of Doctor Do I See for TMJ Pain?
If you have temporomandibular joint pain, you might wonder where you should go for treatment. Do you start with your primary care doctor? If your ears are bothering you, should you go to an ear, …
How Do You Know If You Have TMJ Disorder or Something Else?
Everyone has TMJ, but not everyone has TMJ disorder. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joints—you have one located on each side of your face and they work as a sliding hinge whenever you open or close …