Night Guards: Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

Are you a victim of bruxism or the TMJ disorder? If so, then Dr. Carl McMillan must have recommended wearing a night guard. A night guard is a strong, protective appliance that keeps your teeth and jaw in tip-top shape while you sleep. This means the teeth grinding and jaw clenching habits you participate in won’t harm your smile any... read more »

Healthy Temporomandibular Joints for a Healthy Mouth

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 »

How Does Your Jaw Make Chewing Possible?

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 »

Tips for Maintaining Your Jaw Health

TMJ disorders cover a wide range of problems and have all kinds of causes, from injury to teeth grinding to stress. At TMJ Therapy, we specialize in treating the whole spectrum of TMJ disorders. And while receiving top-level treatment is essential, it is also key for you to maintain jaw health after you walk out our door. One of the... read more »