The Differences Between Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Sometimes, even with a diagnosis, understanding of the disease or disorder that you suffer from can be elusive at best. Because of this confusion, if there are multiple disorders, such as Bruxism and TMD, that are similar, it is easy to become misinformed. Though there is a natural propensity to…
Sleeping with TMJ Made Simple
Not only is sleep enjoyable, it is also vital in overall health and brain function; however, when suffering from any kind of chronic pain, especially TMJ disorder, sleeping can be uncomfortable and elusive. Finding the middle-ground of a sleeping position that is comfortable but also helps to circumvent waking up…
Are TMJ Disorder and Anxiety connected?
To begin with, the answer to this widely asked question is that stress/ anxiety and TMJ Disorder can very well be connected. As a result of sharing some similar symptoms, either disorder can be misdiagnosed as the other. Because of this, it is very important to know the unique symptoms…
To Do or Not to Do: Living with TMJ Disorder.
In America alone, about 12% of all people experience TMJ pain. If you are one of them, you’re probably incredibly cognizant that handling the pain can feel impossible. Although treatment is the best (long-term) option, there are some simple things you can fix and manage in your daily life to…
Finding a TMJ Dentist on Facebook?
Social media is deeply prevalent in our culture today; whether it’s keeping in touch with Grandma or getting the top news, we use Facebook in particular as a platform for many of our needs. Our research has proven that Facebook can actually also be a good place to find…
TMJ Technology: Tekscan
Besides the knowledge and expertise that Dr. Solomon possesses inherently after nearly thirty years of neuromuscular practice, a large part of consistently and accurately treating TMJ Disorder is having the proper advanced tools and technology to do so. One recent innovation in TMJ dentistry that Dr. Solomon is proud…
Living Every Day Life with TMJ Disorder
Although TMJ Disorder is not something to take lightly, and finding and treating the cause behind it is of utmost importance, simple self-care actions can be done in daily life to help in the lessening of the pain often related to TMJ Disorder, including: Avoiding hard foods Avoiding chewing gum,…
Dr. Solomon on The Doctor’s Show!
Dr. Solomon got the opportunity recently to be featured in the treatment of a serious, complex TMJ Disorder case on The Doctor’s Show. He had a wonderful time and is so glad to be part of this patient’s journey to the pain free life she deserves for herself and her…
New Season, New TMJ Pain
Like most joints, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be greatly affected by weather change. Our joints are highly sensitive to the altering of temperature that comes with the change of seasons; because of this, when people say, “I feel it in my bones that a…