Category: TMJ

What is TMJ/TMD? TMJ/TMD refers to a disorder of the chewing system including teeth, muscles and the jaw joint (Temporomandibular Joint). The disorder is caused by a misalignment between muscles, joint and upper and lower teeth. Common Symptoms include: Headaches- both migraine & sinus/pressure headaches Worn Teeth Cracked Teeth Fractured Teeth Loose/Sore Teeth Pain on […]

1. If you Clench or Grind your teeth. When you do this act you actually spread the bones in your palate. This can increase your airway giving you more oxygen and increase the flow of blood to your brain which relaxes you. When we are under stress this is one way our body redirects blood […]

TMJ Treatment There are lots of simple home remedies for treating TMJ Pain: stretches, hot cloths, tongue exercises. But if your jaw pain is bad enough that you’re considering a consultation with a dentist, we can possibly assume you’ve tried these remedies and need to consider a more serious approach. The sources of TMJ Pain […]

Safe Amalgam Filling Removal in Bruxism and Tooth Grinding Cases: Amalgam Filling Removal in patients who Brux and Grind their teeth can be challenging cases.  Tooth Wear or specifically wear of the enamel including cracking, chipping and abrading of the enamel will predispose teeth to decay and will prematurely break down existing filling materials.  In […]

What is TMJ? TMJ Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment http://youtu.be/RQwrcL13MQI