As many as 70% of the world population have at least 1 symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The mouth is meant to open and close, even infants understand that concept. So it's no surprise that it can be alarming when your jaw is tight and your mouth cannot open. The technical term is trismus, but the sensation [...]
When people have unrelenting jaw pain, clicking, and popping there are a million things that go through your mind. But of course, your primary thought is… what can I do to rid myself of this discomfort? So you start searching [...]
When you’re having jaw discomfort, it’s debilitating. You’ll try anything. On any other day, getting out of bed to hit the gym is a bear. But when you’re suffering from TMJ disorder, you’ll run through TMJ exercises all day long, [...]
Should you be doing mewing? If you’ve been on Youtube, you’ve probably heard of mewing. It's the hottest craze in the beauty industry with claims of defining the jawline. But if we listened to traditional beauty marketing we’d all be [...]
NTI Appliance? What on earth is that and why would anyone brand a product with that name? Well, I must tell you, it’s obvious the dental industry loves three-letter anonyms. The NTI device is a mouth guard for TMJ that [...]
If you’re a boxer sparing in preparation for a heavyweight fight, sure it’s normal to have jaw pain. But when you’re sitting reading a book, and you have pain in your jaw, that’s a bit more unusual. So if you’re [...]
If you’re reading an article about how to clean a night guard, bravo! That probably means you’re wearing it. Trust me, I’ve seen it all. As a TMJ dentist, it’s always suspicious when I see a mouth guard that looks [...]
The treatment of TMJ dysfunction with an occlusal guard is the single biggest misunderstood topic in dentistry. An occlusal guard or night guard is what many people think is "a mouth guard for TMJ," but is it really? Well actually, [...]
Botox for migraines is now an FDA approved treatment for chronic migraines. Does that give you hope? It should. People who suffer from chronic migraines feel like they are driving without a steering wheel. They feel out of control. Their [...]
Is there anyone on the planet who hasn’t suffered from a headache? Headaches are a painstaking condition that everyone can relate to. If you suffer from headaches often, you know the reality. The search for the cure is challenging. One [...]
