Blog: TMJ Disorders

If you suffer from head, jaw, or neck pain, you might suffer from problems with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ.

The TMJ is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull and facilitates jaw movement. TMJ issues typically arise due to misalignment between the joint and the teeth and facial muscles.

What Are the Main Causes of TMJ Disorder?

Numerous factors ...

Do you ever awaken with a headache or neck ache for no apparent reason?  Your problem may be rooted in a misalignment of your upper and lower jaws.  This can result in a temporomandibular (TMD) dysfunction. Other symptoms can include popping and clicking of the joints located in front of each ear, stiff muscles in the face and neck and ...

Have you tried everything to relieve your bruxism (grinding) and are still plagued with the resulting headaches or tightness and soreness of your jaw muscles?

A study presented by Dr. Joseph Jankovic, professor of neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, offers an alternative.  A small group of patients (thirteen) were injected with botulinum toxin (Botox) directly into the TMJ joint.  Forty-six ...

The problem with any type of dental pain is that it rarely goes away without treatment and sometimes worsens with time. That can mean that an untreated condition becomes more and more serious with each passing month. Your jaw is no different.

Know The Signs & Symptoms of TMJ & TMD

Millions of Americans suffer from jaw joint pain. It can negatively ...

Could symptoms of hearing loss and/or ear fullness be associated with a temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) ? The answer is "yes" for a patient recently studied and cited in the Journal of the American Dental Association (March 2015.)  The article describes a 73-year-old woman who complained of irritating fullness in her left ear and hearing loss, as well as a watery ...

Many people suffer from jaw pain, often associated with clicking or popping while chewing or moving the jaw. This and other symptoms can be signs you are suffering from a common problem called temporomandibular joint syndrome, more commonly known as TMJ.

Can your spouse hear you grinding your teeth at night?  Do you experience clicking and popping sensations in your jaw? Do you awaken with headaches or pain around your ear?  Do you have tender jaw muscles or experience pain when yawning or chewing?  If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be experiencing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD.)  ...

Do you awaken with tired aching jaws or even ear pain?

This could be a result of grinding your teeth at night and/or clenching your jaws.  A simple, yet effective remedy is a nightguard, a comfortale retainer type covering that fits over your teeth.  This will relieve your discomfort and will help to preserve the enamel on your teeth, saving you ...