Many patients have problems with a popping jaw or clicking jaw and wonder if this is a TMJ problem and if it needs to be treated. To best answer this question, consider what a happens with a popping jaw. Most often there are two ways the jaw pops: The disc or “brake pad” that keeps […]
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TMJ pain comes in many forms and can be linked to a variety of different reasons and causes: 1) Injury or Trauma to the jaw or head 2) Bad bite 3) Airway issues 4) Excessive clenching or grinding Injury is a common one. Patients may have had blow to the head or jaw years ago
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When you have cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry work completed it is essential to maintain good oral hygiene. Flossing has been preached for years and now recent research article states that gum chewing may be better than flossing. This article is in the Journal Plos One, and states that gum chewing may be as beneficial as
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TMJ and Occlusal Disease Occlusal disease is an extremely destructive process that can affect: TMJ (jaw joint) Teeth Muscles Periodontal (gum and bone) health (The photos show gum recession, severe wear, and broken crowns and teeth from occlusal disease) It is important to note that you can have occlusal disease without having TMJ pain
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TMJ and Sleep Apnea (OSA) share a relationship especially with respect to the facial muscles, central nervous system, and soft tissue of the head and neck. These can cause a wide range of symptoms from migraine headaches to facial pain. Both are diseases of craniofacial anatomy and craniofacial distortions. In fact, medicine identifies OSA patients
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It is common for patients to have undersized lateral incisors that leads to cosmetic dentistry problems and even TMJ pain. The cosmetic dental problem can be corrected by using porcelain veneers or dental bonding. Undersized lateral incisors create the appearance of misproportioned teeth and often make the smile appear unproportional. The case below shows how undersized lateral incisors
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There are numerous causes of TMJ. In general, most of the causes are defined below:Download 1) Trauma: trauma to the jaw can cause TMJ pain by damage to the ligaments and joints which can lead to pain and dysfunction 2) Bad Bite (malocclusion): the upper and lower teeth need to work together to meet in
Is there a connection between TMJ and Pregnancy? There are several factors to consider when answering this question. The answer is yes, however, in different ways. The first is that women who have a pre-existing TMJ condition may exacerbate the problem during and post-pregnancy due to stress. Stress from being pregnant, hormonal issues, and even poor sleep which
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Today’s world is full of pollutants and the allergies are causing more children to have malocclusion (bite problems) than ever before. Airway problems do cause bad bites and TMJ problems. Generally speaking, allergies and enlarged tonsils prevent individuals from breathing through their nose and leads to mouthbreathing which is detrimental to ones health and bites. Please view
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Did you know that TMJ problems can cause Cosmetic Dentistry problems? Many patients present with receding gums, broken or chipped teeth, worn teeth, and even sensitive teeth. Some have TMJ pain or headaches and others do not. What is not commonly known is that ones bad bite can cause both TMJ symptoms and one to
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