If you’ve ever heard that tell-tale clicking in your jaw and felt your jaw lock, you have probably asked yourself, “Do I have TMJ?” Researchers from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimate that nearly 10 million Americans suffer from some degree of TMJ disorders. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, better known as TMJ, is a joint that…
TMD / TMJ Disorder Treatment for Frequent Headaches, Jaw and Neck Pain
What is TMD therapy? TMD (tempo mandibular joint disorder) therapy involves assessing your current jaw position. Your bite is simply the position of your jaw when your teeth are together. Until recently, most dentistry has been based on the assumption that wherever your bite was naturally, was the correct position. This is considered “one-dimensional” dentistry. Today, neuromuscular dentists go beyond this…
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with TMJ Disorder. What Happens if it Goes Untreated?
When the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the spot where your jaw connects to your skull — begins to experience complications like a popping sound or shooting pain when opened or closed then individuals should seek help. The temporomandibular joint is an important part of the jawbone that attaches to the skull in order for the lower jaw to open, close,…
