Headaches can have many causes, including stress, poor sleep, depression, and reaction to medication. Often, a headache is an isolated event and pain can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. But sometimes, headaches are chronic, even to the point of nearly being constant. In this case, they may be related to a TMJ disorder. When the temporomandibular joints are disrupted... read more »

What do you know about TMJ dentistry? Do you know what you can do if you have problems with your TMJ? Similarly, do you know why it’s important to address issues with your TMJ? The TMJ, also referred to as the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that connects your jaw and your skull. Unfortunately, problems with your TMJ can lead... read more »

What do you know about TMJ dentistry? Do you know what you can do if you have problems with your TMJ? Similarly, do you know why it’s important to address issues with your TMJ? You see, your TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. If it is damaged or not working properly, you may experience pain... read more »

One major cause of TMJ disorders is stress. Stress can contribute to teeth grinding and clenching, poor sleep, and other issues. Did you know there are healthy foods you eat every day that can help reduce and control stress? Here is some information on which foods help cut stress, and why. Food can act in several ways to help with... read more »

TMJ disorders cover a wide range of problems and have all kinds of causes, from injury to teeth grinding to stress. At TMJ Therapy, we specialize in treating the whole spectrum of TMJ disorders. And while receiving top-level treatment is essential, it is also key for you to maintain jaw health after you walk out our door. One of the... read more »

The temporomandibular joints, are complex ball and socket joints that hinge your jaw. More commonly known as TMJ they allow you to chew food, speak and they are even involved with making certain facial expressions. The TMJ joints works in concert with a series of muscles and ligaments. Each TMJ joint has a small disk of cartilage, that allows the... read more »

TMJ disorder refers to a problem with the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. These sophisticated ball and socket joints work in concert with ligaments and muscles in your mouth, allowing you to open your mouth, chew food, and speak. Early symptoms of TMJ disorder include a chronic dull ache near your temples or in front of your ears. This... read more »

The temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as the TMJ disorder, is a disorder that affects your jaw. Many people struggle and suffer daily with the condition and have no idea how they can relieve their symptoms. However, our team is going to help you by giving you tips on how to treat it. The symptoms of this condition can sometimes... read more »

Temporomandibular joints, more commonly known as TMJ are complex and sophisticated joints that hinge your jaw. They allow you to open your mouth, chew your food, speak and are even involved in certain facial expressions. Each ball and socket joint has a disk of cartilage that allows it to slip a little bit. This motion allows you to chew and... read more »

Temporomandibular joints, more commonly known as TMJ are the joints that hinge your jaw, allowing you to open and close your mouth, chew you food and speak. The two ball and socket joints are rather sophisticated. They comprise a series of muscles, ligaments and a disk of cartilage. This allows you to chew and grind your food as well as... read more »