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What You Need to Know About Orofacial Pain
If you’ve been feeling pain in your face, jaws, or mouth, you might be wondering what’s causing it. Orofacial pain is quite common. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and what you can do about it. What Is Orofacial Pain? Orofacial pain refers to pain affecting the mouth, jaws, face, or head. It…
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Common Triggers for TMD
TMD is the second most common type of musculoskeletal pain following lower back pain. Let’s look at some things that might trigger a TMD flare-up.
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Understanding How Stress Can Affect TMJ
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows the complex jaw movements necessary for chewing, speaking, and expressing yourself. Like other joints, your TMJ can develop problems. Research clearly shows that stress significantly contributes to many TMJ disorders. Understanding this important mind-body connection is key for effective TMJ care, treatment, and pain relief. Stress Causes Clenching and Grinding…