The Myth of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has recently come up as one of the healthiest ways to detox many health problems including coughs, so it has become uncontested as one of the healthiest solutions for your body, and people even use it for teeth health. However, the truth is that apple cider vinegar…
Ear Congestion and Ringing
Is there anything quite as piercing as a ringing in the ear? Most people know it as an uncomfortable and rare condition that never lasts too long. Those who experience chronic ringing in the ears, however, can experience prolonged ringing that can just about drive you crazy. In addition, these…
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…
Bad Habits and TMJ
Although many habits are bad on their own, when suffering from TMJ Disorder, they can cause more damage than usual. For example, bad posture, eating habits, and biting your nails are all habits that should be avoided; however, these bad habits can also be negatively affecting your health. For those…
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…
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…
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