Did you know that it is not normal to constantly worry? Anxiety is usually as a result of low self-esteem or fear and while these are emotions that we all go through from time to time, they shouldn’t define who we are. Anxiety disorder is more common than we know Read more…
Stress and anxiety are known causes of bruxism. Doctors believe that the habit of clenching ones teeth while sleeping is one that is often as a result of anxiety. Anxiety often leads to stress and people who suffer from anxiety also undergo a lot of emotional turmoil hence the stress. Read more…
TMJ also known as temporomandibular joint is located on the sides of your head and is responsible for opening and closing your mouth. When this joint has a disorder, the condition is simply called TMJ or sometimes TMJ disorder to avoid confusion. There are many reasons why you could suffer Read more…
Clenching teeth at night is an uncomfortable experience and one that brings about negative side effects to your smile and jaw area as well. There is no specific answer as to why people clench and grind their teeth at night however, doctors believe that it is stress related condition and Read more…
TMJ disorders come with a myriad of complications and these range from ear ringing, jaw pain, headaches to severe back pain. While back pain is often mentioned, it is not widely discussed despite the fact that TMJ can bring about chronic low back pain. Since this bone is located in Read more…
A lot has been said about having good posture and by now almost each and every one of us knows that we should always stand straight. Unfortunately, many of us still do not care much for good posture and that may be one of the major reasons why our backs Read more…