If you find that as you take a bite of food, you experience painful chewing, this is generally a sign letting you know that you need our care. Of course, it doesn’t mean that you need to become overly worried. We are here to provide you with whatever type of dental care you need to […]
Category: Bruxism/TMJ
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Stress?
Perhaps you aren’t dealing with the type of toothache that shows up when you have a cavity. Instead, you notice that your teeth sometimes hurt when you’ve been feeling quite stressed. This might be something you notice throughout the day, in the evening, or when you first wake up in the morning. So, is there […]
Oral Discomfort: 3 Things You’re Missing
You may wonder what’s going on when you take what you think is wonderful care of your teeth … but you still deal with toothaches and other concerns. As you may have guessed, sometimes there are not-so-obvious facets of your daily life that play into the development of discomfort, which can express itself in different […]
Sore Teeth And Jaws: 2 Things You Should Do More Often
Do you have a dull toothache? Maybe a lot of your teeth feel sore. Are you having trouble determining whether that soreness is in your teeth or your jaws? Whatever the case, we encourage you to remember two things. First, you really should take the time to come talk with us. If bruxism or TMJ […]
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TMJ Disorder: What is That?
There are lots of abbreviations in the world today. Some are funny: LOL. Some are more serious, like TMJ disorder. Your TMJs are your temporomandibular joints: the highly mobile joints that attach the lower jaw to the skull. The TMJs, and the muscles around them must perform many functions. They allow the jaw to open, […]
Bruxism Quiz: To Check Or Not To Check?
You may find that you feel a little uneasy about changes you’re noticing in regard to your smile. This might include new sensations or just a general feeling that something is not the way it once was. Or, someone may mention that you’re practicing a habit you don’t think you’re performing. So, how to respond […]
Bruxism: What It Shares With TMD
You know that you might have bruxism disorder. However, you also think that you might have TMJ disorder (TMD). The more you learn about it, the more you discover that they tend to overlap, one often causes the other, and they can occur simultaneously. As a result, you may find yourself wondering what types of […]
Quiz Questions: Fingernail Biting
Are you someone who is known as a chronic nail biter? If so, you might spend some serious time (possibly more than you realize) chewing on your nails. This isn’t a habit we suggest that you do something about just because we want your hands to look nice (though that is certainly a good motivating […]
TMJ Disorder Treatment: Do I Need It?
If you don’t really know what to make of TMD (TMJ disorder) then it’s hard to know whether you need TMJ disorder treatment. If you’re not even sure what a TMJ is, you’re certainly not going to be able to respond to our question, “Do you have any problems with your TMJs?” Let’s get you […]
Bruxism: Figuring It Out
There’s something about discovering you could be suffering from a potentially damaging oral health problem without realizing it that’s unsettling. This is certainly the case when it comes to figuring out whether you need bruxism treatment. You see, you might not have any idea it’s happening, which leaves patients wondering how they will ever figure […]
