Jaw Tension TMD Headaches Jaw tension headaches are a little different from the tension headaches you may get from stress. Jaw tension headaches frequently occur in patients with TMJ dysfunction, usually because the patient is clenching their jaw in pain. Clenching your jaw in this manner is known as bruxism,…
TMJ Treatment
Many people are surprised to find out that the painful symptoms they’re experiencing are related to temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMD. Millions of people suffer from TMJ disorders, but they often go undiagnosed because of the wide range of symptoms. There are also many varying reasons for the onset of…
Bruxism is a term used by dentists for grinding teeth especially when sleeping, and it is a common dental problem in both children and adults. In recent years, the numbers having to be treated for Bruxism have increased because people carry more stress from work, school, finances and a wide…
Do you have discomfort in your jaw? Jaw discomfort is awful, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the hinge-like joint between your upper and lower jawbones, is often the source of facial and jaw pain. When this joint isn’t functioning properly, TMJ issues develop.…
TMJ is the joint which holds together your lower jaw to the skull. The joint allows the opening and closing of your jaw. It also makes it possible for you to eat and talk. This is the joint found on your head on both sides, just in front of your…
Many people have heard various medical terms and abbreviation used. One such example a doctor, family member, or friend might have referred to is TMJ. Yet others might make reference to TMD. TMJ And TMD TMJ is short for a body part known as the temporomandibular joint. This structure connects…