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…
Did you know that poor dental habits could be the cause of your TMJ condition? Myofacial pain disorder is one of the most common conditions associated with TMJ problems and one that can be identified by ear aches, dull pains that stem from behind your ear and go all the Read more…
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Though grinding teeth often occurs at night, it could also occur during the day when someone is in a subconscious state or when taking a day nap. It is therefore not a night condition as Read more…