Your temporomandibular joints are indispensable for your mouth to work well. As the joints within your jaw complete the intricate process of chewing and moving your mouth at a variety of angles, they can maintain damage due to the steady wear they sustain, resulting in what is called TMJ disorder. Here are some important facts about TMJ disorder: - You... read more »

Have you ever wonder how your jaw makes chewing possible? The wide range of motion displayed by your mouth is due to the temporomandibular joints in your jaw, also referred to as TMJs. Due to the complete nature of TMJs and their proclivity for receiving plenty of wear, they can break down on occasion, which can lead to jaw pain, decreased... read more »

The temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw are sophisticated enough to allow your mouth to move and apply complex forces. This allows you to speak clearly, chew and grind food, as well as make many common facial expressions. When discomfort, inflammation or dysfunction develops in these joints, it is often given the blanket term TMJ disorder. There are several potential... read more »

The temporomandibular joints hinging your jaw are sophisticated. They incorporate a cartilaginous disk and a concert of muscles and ligaments to enable you to bite, chew and grind food. The TMJ disorder is a general term used to describe an ache, pain, or general dysfunction in these joints. Identifying the primary cause of the problem can help increase treatment success.... read more »

TMJ disorder is a general term used to describe discomfort, inflammation or pain in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. Understanding the underlying cause of the problem will go a long way toward finding relief and developing a successful treatment strategy. Grinding your teeth at night, is a common cause of TMJ disorder. The tension places on the muscles,... read more »

If you are getting the TMJ treatment you need, and are following some of the basic tips we mentioned in our last blog, read on. We have some more tips that can help you as you deal with the pain in your jaw. You already know that a moist heat pack can help to relieve pain, but conversely, you can... read more »