As a dental practice, infection control is always a top priority for our office. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, most patients probably didn’t spend much time thinking about how we sanitize our chairs, waiting room, and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you suffer from TMJ, you probably are well aware of the symptoms you often struggle with. But what about if lately you’ve noticed your kid is showing some similar symptoms such as grinding their …

When it comes to finding relief from TMJ, many dental professionals focus on helping their patients manage stress, decrease inflammation, and prevent grinding while sleeping at night. These are standard recommendations that can definitely be …

Many patients haven’t heard about bone infections or cavitations. Here are answers to some of the common questions related to these conditions. Q: Why should I consider a tooth infection as the problem driving other …

“Why haven’t I heard about this before?” This is one of the biggest questions I hear from my clients when we discuss bone infections and cavitations. Bone infections can have a huge impact on your …

Discovering you have an infection in your tooth isn’t fun at all, but fortunately, there is a solution: cavitational surgery. This might sound like a terrifying process, but trust me, it’s not. During this operation, …

You’ve probably seen a flier about “holistic medicine” at a yoga studio or hanging in your organic grocery store. But you might not know what this phrase means. Maybe it brings up the idea of …

It’s no secret that TMJ is painful and frustrating in its effects on everyday life. Seeking professional help is a great step, especially in the early stages, before it gets worse, but the good news …

Out of all of my patients I see at TMJ+, the majority of them are women. And this isn’t just my office: millions of people around the world struggle with TMJ and more than three-quarters …

Has oral pain impacted your love life? If so, you are not alone. There are many other people that suffer from similar problems. Any situation that requires the jaw to maneuver in an uncomfortable way …

Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ) affects people from all walks of life. People often notice symptoms but associate them with another problem such as stress or temporary jaw pain. Other people feel that it isn’t that …

Is there really a link between stress and TMJ? Stress is how the brain and body responds to any demand or danger. Anything from simple everyday activities, like work and school, to major life changes …