Tooth-grinding, which is also known as bruxism, has physical, genetic, and emotional causes. Many people grind their teeth in response to stress, but they may not even know they’re doing it. Check out our blog post for a look at the issues teeth grinding can cause.
When your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunctions, the pain, and discomfort can appear gradually or quickly. If you have experienced TMJ symptoms, you may already know how inconvenient TMJ is. Read our blog post for some tips on what not to do if you have TMJ!
If you’re living with a TMJ disorder, you know that it can lead to painful problems when chewing or talking, among other issues. That might seem bad enough, but TMJ disorders can also damage your teeth. Check out our blog post where we shed some light on how diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders can help protect your pearly whites.
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? If your headaches tend to consist of dull aching, it could be because of TMJ dysfunction, or TMD. What is TMD? What can a dentist do about it? Read our blog post to find out!
Stress, tiredness, and loud sensory stimuli are all common causes behind migraines, but did you know that dental issues can also play a role in creating painful headaches too? Read our blog post for a look at specific dental issues that may be causing your migraines.
Bruxism, or chronic teeth grinding, is a fairly common problem that affects many patients. Read our blog post to learn how to protect your teething from grinding at night.
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