If you have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, you may already know your triggers or what can make your condition worse, such as teeth grinding or chewing on ice. You may not know that the common habit of chewing gum can contribute to your jaw pain and dysfunction, however. While […]
TMJ Disorder
The pain of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, including the rich and famous. Popular style influencer Brielle Biermann recently shared her experience with TMJ disorder and surgery to fix her condition. What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a term used for […]
Ear infections are no doubt painful. The throbbing, stabbing and relentless pain can plague some adults and children. But, in many cases, the cause of ear infections is not clear. There is a lot that we don’t know about them. One thing we do know for sure: They hurt! So […]
Perfectly straight teeth are a hallmark of a perfect smile. Right? Wrong. Unfortunately, while having perfectly straight teeth means that the smile does indeed look lovely, it doesn’t mean that things are perfect below. What you might not see under that perfect smile is undiagnosed jaw problems, airway issues or […]
It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing or hearing about a product called CBD that purportedly has the power to ease pain and calm the senses. Some even say that CBD oil may help relieve the pain and tension of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ dysfunction. Temporomandibular […]
There are many mysteries in life. Some of them remain unsolved, while others have clearly defined answers we just may not know about – especially when it comes to the body. One particularly mysterious area of the body is the mouth. Though your dentist probably knows all there is to […]
It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing or hearing about a product called CBD that purportedly has the power to ease pain and calm the senses. Some even say that CBD oil may help relieve the pain and tension of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD. Temporomandibular joint […]
If you suffer from the condition known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (or TMJ dysfunction for short), there are probably many times you’ve wished you could make the pain and stiffness of this debilitating condition go away as quickly as possible. You may have even heard of some so-called quick fixes […]
Temporomandibular joint pain may have a bigger impact on children than previously thought, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatric Rheumatology. The journal, which covers topics in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, found that children with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to experience temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and that the […]
Mysterious jaw pain can come on suddenly and leave sufferers wondering what’s going on. Jaw pain can often be accompanied by other pain throughout the body, such as neck pain, back pain, tinnitus, headaches and even gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When these conditions are present, it can be a […]