Explore our collection of blogs covering TMJ disorders, oral medicine, and radiology. Written by specialists, these articles simplify complex topics and bring practical insights for patients, students, and healthcare professionals.
Introduction: The importance of determining the types of TMJ Disorder Just think: you wake up with sore factor on the side of denture or heard a clicking noise in your mouth. It might not be much at first but with time it can develop into chronic jaw pains, headaches and the inability to open your mouth wide. Such are the common symptoms of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder- a series of disorders of the hinge that joins your jaw to your skull. TMJ disorders may int
Introduction: Why Begin with Non-Surgical TMJ Pain Treatments If you're reading this, chances are high you already know the terrible truth about jaw pain: it doesn't just hurt your jaw; it can ruin your day, your night's sleep, and even your enjoyment of plain meal. Perhaps you're experiencing that clicking with every bite you take, or waking up with that knowing, aching pain encircling your head and neck. And if that fits your description, you may be dealing with a Temporoma
When you experience pain in your jaw, a clicking noise when you are chewing, or a stiffness in your mouth when you open it, you could be having TMJ disorder. TMJ refers to temporomandibular joint. It joins your jawbone to your skull and acts as a hinge enabling you to talk, chew and yawn. The joint may cause pain and discomfort. Luckily, TMJ pain has numerous successful treatments. In this article, we will simply describe TMJ disorder, its causes, symptoms, and the most effec
