If you've ever experienced pain in your jaw, ear, or temple area that comes and goes, you may have temporomandibular joint dysfunction, commonly called TMD. When you hear this term, you may wonder, …
Noticing Signs of TMD in Children
Temporomandibular disorders, also known as TMD, may be caused by teeth grinding, jaw misalignments, trauma, and stress. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 11 to …
4 Conditions That Can Be Mistaken for a TMJ Disorder
Are you experiencing ongoing pain or discomfort in your jaw? You may have TMJ, which is characterized by difficulty opening and closing your mouth, headaches, earaches, facial pain, and jaw stiffness. …
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3 Ways Orofacial Pain Impacts a Person’s Life
According to the National Insitute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, between 11 and 12 million American adults have pain near their temporomandibular joint. Are you or someone you know experiencing …
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How Is Posture Related to TMJ Disorders?
Temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ, can be painful and will require the help of a TMJ specialist. This type of disorder can impact sleep, eating, and even speaking. According to Statista, as of …
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Debunking Common Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Myths
When you think of ranking the most common areas of musculoskeletal pain, you probably wouldn't put your jaw area high on the list. Surprise! Temporomandibular disorder (also known as TMD or TMJ) pain …
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