General Dentistry

TMJ often leads to complaints such as headaches and migraines as well as problems in opening and closing the mouth, chewing and more. TMJ is usually caused by stress on the jaw joints and muscles that comes from a bad bite and/or clenching the teeth. ﾕﾠﾠ ﾠEaraches ﾕﾠﾠ ﾠPeople who su ...Continue Reading

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research indicates that most Americans have some form of gum disease. For many, gum disease takes the form of mild inflammation or swelling caused by bacteria and tartar on your teeth. Proper dental hygiene, such as regular brushing, flossing, and p ...Continue Reading

This can lead to headaches, problems opening and closing the mouth, chewing and more. TMJ is most commonly caused by stress on the jaw muscles and joints which comes from clenching the teeth, a bad bite and more. Some of the most common symptoms of TMJ include: Jaw pain Clicking or grinding sound ...Continue Reading

TMJ can be a painful process and can be a real inconvenience in your daily activities.ﾠ It's hard for people to truly understand unless they have suffered through it.ﾠ For instance, people have no idea how much you use your jaw until it doesn't work.ﾠ Also, it can be even worse, considering al ...Continue Reading

Many neck and head problems are caused by a dysfunctional jaw joint.ﾠ Through TMJ therapy your dentist can locate your optimal jaw position to help relieve pain and discomfort.ﾠ Depending on the level and severity of your condition, there are a number of treatment options available to suit your ...Continue Reading

Repeated muscle problems can result in tissue damage and muscle tenderness, perpetuating a cycle of pain.ﾠ There are a number of factors that can lead to the disorder including stress, injury, arthritis and teeth grinding, to name a few.ﾠ Women are also more likely to be affected by TMJ than men ...Continue Reading

A misaligned bite can be caused by varying factors which such as teeth clenching or grinding, tooth loss, and more. Symptoms of TMJ disorder can include jaw pain while chewing or yawning, soreness in front of the ear, a clicking noise when opening and closing the jaw, a stiff jaw when eating or spe ...Continue Reading

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint.  You may not realize it but the TMJ joint plays a vital role in our bodies.  A jaw joint that is not aligned properly can cause many head and neck problems, and facial pain.  Many headaches and migraines can be attributed to a dysfunctional TM ...Continue Reading

TMD Many people suffer from frequent (chronic) headaches, back pain, neck pain and stiffness, tired jaws and facial pain. Did you know these symptoms are quite possibly caused by TMD? TMD or temporomandibular joint disorder occurs when the alignment or occlusion does not match with the correct jaw ...Continue Reading

TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder, is a condition which is not well understood in cause.  The condition involves pain around the jaw joints and difficulty in moving the jaw due to inflammation. Pain and stiffness in the jaw naturally affects eating, talking and swallowing. T ...Continue Reading