Category Archives: TMJ

. There are many bad habits that can lead to TMJ pain!  But first, what is TMJ pain? TMJ pain is considered a temporomandibular disorder, which is a broad term referring to all neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions of the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and the adjacent structures. Common symptoms include chronic myofascial pain, facial […]

I bet many of you didn’t know we treated TMJ Disorders and other Facial Pain Syndromes. This picture tells it all in regards to the complex neurology and anatomy in the face and neck! Tag someone you know who grits their teeth or their jaw locks up. There are ways to treat this than just […]

The assessment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is recognized as integral to the practice of dentistry and physical therapists who treat these conditions. The context of joint sounds as a predictor of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is not highly predictable due to a common variation of normality amongst people. Therefore, pain associated with activities using the […]

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) are musculoskeletal disorders affecting the jaw joint and chewing muscles. Common symptoms are pain in the orofacial region, restricted jaw movement and sounds originating in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The restrictions in the range of how much someone can open/close their mouth are due to mandibular range of motion deficits. Restrictions […]

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), also known to most as Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain, is defined as : ‘aching in the muscles of mastication, sometimes with occasional brief severe pain on chewing, often associated with restricted jaw movement and clicking or popping sounds Many treatment methods can be used to: relieve pain gain sufficient muscle power provide […]

The treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain under the umbrella term of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a challenging and difficult symptom to treat. It belongs to the group of chronic facial disorders and affect about 10–15% of the total population with women suffering twice as much as men do. Sorry ladies! There are many reasons […]

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint containing an articular disk and allowing for hinge and sliding movements. Such complicated movements are necessary for chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Generally speaking, most people who say they have TMJ have regarded the condition as only having localized orofacial pain and dysfunction. However, we want to educate […]

Many questions may arise that you want to ask your dentist during your scheduled appointment. Other than actual tooth (dental) questions, this 1 concern that is typically inquired about in a dental office: What can I do for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain? TMJ pain (known better now as Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) are thought […]

Mouth guards, also known as occlusal appliances or splints are a part of the treatment of temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ). This subset of treatment is known as occlusion related therapies and is commonly used as a basic dental treatment to help with TMJ pain amongst other things. Occlusal appliances are commonly used in the treatment […]