Last Updated: October 30, 2025 | Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD When it comes to jaw pain and dysfunction, TMJ myths and misinformation spread faster than the truth. If you've been searching online for answers, you've likely encountered [...]
Last Updated: October 30, 2025 | Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD That sudden, alarming catch when you yawn or take a bite—the feeling when your jaw locks when opening your mouth—is more than just inconvenient. It’s [...]
Last Updated: October 30, 2025 | Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD Preparing for TMJ treatment can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect from the start makes all the difference. If you're in Boston and considering this [...]
Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD You’ve completed your TMJ treatment here in Boston. The crushing tension has eased, eating feels effortless again, and your mornings are no longer greeted by jaw pain. This [...]
When Your Jaw Feels Tired, It’s Telling You Something If your jaw starts to ache halfway through dinner—or you find yourself cutting food into tiny pieces to avoid discomfort—you’re not imagining it.Across Greater Boston, many adults experience jaw fatigue when [...]
The Confusing Truth About Dental Ear Pain Last Updated: October 30, 2025 · Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD If you’ve ever had an earache that just won’t go away—but your doctor says [...]
Last Updated: October 30, 2025 · Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD You just switched dentists, and suddenly you need five fillings—but your last dentist said everything looked fine. Or your new treatment [...]
Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD Here's what I tell every patient who walks into my Boston practice frustrated by unpredictable jaw pain: "If your TMJ feels like a mystery, let's start solving it [...]
AI answers can be helpful, but when it comes to your mouth, a "pretty good" answer can cause a really bad outcome. With so much AI dental misinformation how to tell when to trust AI versus when to call a [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGDBoard-Certified Sedation Dentist | Serving Greater Boston for 18+ yearsLast Updated: October 9, 2025 Introduction: When “Healing” Still Feels Tender The swelling is down. You’re eating soft foods again. But now it’s day 10 — [...]
