Are you constantly having problems pain or difficulty opening and closing your jaw? If you are constantly dealing with problems with your TMJs, or temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder, you are not alone. Millions of your fellow Americans are also dealing with some form of chronic facial pain, which is in fact, the most frequent non-dental related cause of chronic... read more »

The term orofacial pain refers to discomfort that occurs in any area of the head, including inside the mouth, along the jaw or in other areas of the face. This sort of discomfort affects many patients and causes them to experience different types of facial pain, including toothaches. We can help you live comfortably by providing insight on the causes... read more »

Early symptoms of TMJ disorder often manifest as a dull ache around the temples as well as the jaw muscles. Some people with issues in their temporomandibular joints will also experience discomfort when biting down or an uncomfortable clicking or locking up in the joint. If you have been experiencing symptoms like this, you should seek a professional diagnosis from... read more »

If you have problems with pain in your jaw, do you ever think about going to the dentist to get it treated? Most people don’t, which is understandable. After all, a dentist just fixes teeth, right? Well, not exactly. Dentists like Dr. Carl McMillan at TMJ Therapy in American Fork, Utah can help with jaw problems, especially a common one... read more »

As a TMJ sufferer, you’re likely tired of the pain and inconvenience associated with the problem. This likely leads to searching for different TMJ disorder treatments. Our dental team doesn’t blame you! Discomfort and limited functionality in the jaw joints of the mouth can be quite troublesome. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can help your jaw joint return to... read more »

The temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw play a vital role in your essential oral function. They allow you to open up your mouth for clear speech as well as allowing you to bite off pieces of food. A matrix of muscles and connective tissues also work in tandem to allow you to chew and grind food efficiently. A dull... read more »

Are you experiencing jaw pain or hearing sounds of popping and clicking as you talk or chew? If so, you could be experiencing temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMD. Your temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, is a complex joint that can cause severe pain when it becomes inflamed. That is why, our doctor, Dr. Carl McMillan with TMJ... read more »

If you wish for your smile to continue to operate as intended, it is important to make sure all parts involved work as intended. This includes your temporomandibular joints, also called your TMJs. TMJs are ball-and-socket joints located within your jaw that are essential for opening and closing your mouth and eating and chewing as intended. To help avoid the... read more »

Bruxism is an oral health condition in which you clench and grind your teeth, typically while you sleep. It can introduce a lot of issues with your teeth, such as cracking, becoming worn down, and creating tension in your temporomandibular joint. Bruxism can be caused by stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, malocclusion (or “bad bite”), teeth that are missing or crooked... read more »

Because every person has temporomandibular joints (TMJs), they also have a risk of developing TMJ disorder. The TMJs are the jaw joints attaching the lower jaw to the skull, and if they don’t function efficiently, you may be left with a jaw that clicks and pops when it moves, locks open or shut, causes swelling and pain, and results in... read more »