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 […]
Category: Bruxism/TMJ
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 […]
Why Is My Mouth Always Sore?
Are you experiencing frequent pain in your mouth and jaw? Do you suffer from frequent headaches and migraines? Have your teeth become more sensitive? If your jaws or mouth is constantly sore, then you may be suffering from TMJ disorder. If left untreated, this disorder can affect the quality of your bite, do damage to […]
Suggestions For Combatting Bruxism
When you discover you’re in need of bruxism treatment, you may find yourself experiencing a mixed bag of emotions. It’s a huge relief that there’s a way to address this functional disorder but you might not be too happy that it’s going on in the first place. We empathize with you and would like to […]
What Causes TMD?
TMJ is the acronym for temporomandibular joint. That’s a long complicated word for your jaw joint! If you want to find your jaw joint, put your fingers on the side of your face in front of your ears and open your mouth. The round, hard bone that you feel is your jaw joint. There is […]
Sugar Is Not The Only Thing Bad For Your Teeth
We all know that sugar is bad for our teeth. Our parents have been telling us that since we were tiny children. They would warn us against eating too much candy, because it is bad for your teeth. They would warn us against drinking too many sugary treats, because sugar is bad for your teeth. […]
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A Telltale Sign Of Bruxing
Women do you find it attractive when you see a man working his jaw muscle? Or perhaps you find it threatening? In most cases, he probably doesn’t even realize he is doing it. However, it can be a sign of anger or stress, or he may be concentrating hard simply trying to make a decision. […]
The Daily Grind: 3 Facts to Know About Bruxism
While it may look like an unfamiliar word, bruxism is just the medical term for grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. Of course, most people have to do this in some form to eat everyday, but it becomes a medical issue when you begin to clench or grind your teeth unconsciously. Even so, as […]
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What is TMJ Disorder?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your jaw to the top part of your skull. It’s a complicated piece of your anatomy, which pairs a sliding motion with a hinging motion when it moves. When the cartilage in that joint wears out or breaks down for any reason, you can experience pain […]
