April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Stress is an inevitable part of life, so it is essential to understand the negative impacts it can have on your overall health. Stress affects your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and it can manifest itself in various ways, including harming your temporomandibular joints (or TMJs). TMJ Pain The temporomandibular joint is located... read more »

If you have been struggling with TMJ issues, we are here to help! There are things you can do from the comfort of your own home and treatment options we provide to resolve your TMJ pain. One way or another, we look forward to helping ease your jaw discomfort as your jaw joints start to heal and recover, so you... read more »

With February in full swing, you are probably showering the people you care about with some extra love! Don’t forget to show yourself some love, too, especially when it comes to your oral health! Bruxism is one of those oral habits that can cause serious issues with your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs. Today, we’d like to talk a little about... read more »

2023 has finally begun, and many of us are on our way to achieving lofty New Year’s resolutions. It typically includes getting healthier, and if you suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joints), you are probably hoping to finally get help managing your symptoms and finding much-needed relief. It’s important because constantly being in pain is a quick way to become anxious... read more »

The bustling holiday season is a time many people look forward to, but for those who have chronic TMD, or temporomandibular disorder, the added stress can aggravate their condition more than ever. If you are one of these people and are crossing off your to-do list, now is a good time to take stress-relieving steps to ease those TMD flare-ups.  ... read more »

If you have a TMJ disorder, the last thing you want to do is ignore it, because not only can the pain quickly become hard to ignore but you could also end up dealing with chronic migraines, problems chewing and even permanent damage to your teeth.    TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that causes your pain. When it... read more »

What do you know about the medical condition called TMJ? This common disorder impacts your jaw joint along with the muscles that move the jaw itself. TMJ disorders impact over 10 million Americans and, for whatever reason, affect women more than men. This complex joint moves both up and down and left to right. You’ll find the temporomandibular joint at... read more »

Did you know that when your jaw is in its optimal position, it can make you look more youthful than other people in your age range? We refer to this as “TMJ harmony” where your jaw, bite, and TMJ work together to lessen stress, tension, headaches, jaw pain, and even unwanted premature aging. Problems With a Bad Bite Now that... read more »

If you have issues with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) you already know how it can impact your daily quality of life. Located underneath your ears, these complex joints connect your jaw to your skull so you can move your jaw in all directions as needed. It’s no wonder you may have issues when you think about how much you rely... read more »

Do you know where your TMJ’s (temporomandibular joints) are in your jaw? See if you can find the joint on either side of your jaw that works like a sliding hinge whenever you open and close your mouth. The areas of your TMJ bones are covered with cartilage and a tiny, shock-absorbing disk to separate them. It allows smooth movement... read more »