Category: TMJ Disorder

Is Your Headache Caused By TMJ Disorder?

There is a very good chance that, at some point in your life, you’ve experienced a headache. They are common, and often occur for no discernible reason, but when they occur chronically, there is often an underlying reason that must be addressed. Earaches, shoulder and neck pain, and other discomfort around the head and neck… Read more »

Q&A: TMJ Disorder

Do you have questions about TMJ disorder treatment? Have you been worrying about your jaw health because of discomfort or associated symptoms like headaches? If so, it’s important to remember that the sooner you visit us, the better. By diagnosing an issue with your TMJs and providing your joints with relief, we can help steer… Read more »

TMJ Disorder Symptoms

Dealing with the symptoms of TMJ disorder (TMD) can result in extraordinary frustration. This is particularly true when you are dealing with the discomfort but are not sure why it’s occurring. The problem begins with your jaw joints – or your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) – which provide motion to your lower jaw. The joints are located… Read more »

3 Reasons To Ask About TMJ Treatment

Have you noticed that you reach up to massage your jaw occasionally because it feels tired or sore? Do you suffer from headaches or neck aches but have trouble identifying the cause? TMJ disorder (TMD) is a problem that occurs when your TMJs (temporomandibular joints) – or jaw joints – function poorly. Unfortunately, patients often… Read more »

Your Moreno Valley Dentists Quiz You on Teeth Grinding

Last week we spoke about TMJ issues. Teeth grinding can go hand-in-hand with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Bruxism (the clinical name for teeth grinding) can be a subconscious reaction to stress and anxiety. Or it can be the result of a misaligned bite or crooked teeth. Fortunately, the solution to teeth grinding is often as… Read more »

TMJ Pain Explained by Moreno Valley Dentists

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can manifest in pain in the muscles and joints on the side of your face that help you open and close your mouth. These joints (often referred to as TMJs) act as hinges to help you open and close your mouth. Every moment that you talk, yawn, or chew, your jaw… Read more »