Bad Habits That Cause Jaw Pain
These bad habits can often lead to TMJ if they are prolonged for a long period of time. 1) Grinding teeth or bruxism Clenching your teeth and grinding them can lead to both jaw strain as well as broken chipped teeth because your jaw is being forced out of…
The Misconception About Lock Jaw
Some common misunderstandings revolve around the term “lockjaw.” Those who suffer from TMD may might claim that they have “lockjaw”. However, there is an actual condition that has no relation to TMJ whatsoever called “lockjaw.” We can see the characteristics of each of these conditions to determine the differences between…