Tinnitus is referred to the ringing in the ears when there is actually no noise present. The condition may be either temporary or chronic and can sound like other noises such as buzzing or clicking. It is one of the most common health conditions in the country, affecting over 50 million Americans, and it could
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New research from the University of Sao Paulo’s Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine in Brazil has determined that chronic migraines are linked to temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and the disorder could increase the frequency of migraines and the severity of the pain caused by migraines. The study concluded that patients who experienced chronic migraine attacks (attacks
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TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) can be caused by any number of reasons but its key symptoms, soreness or painful jaw muscles, arise mostly because of a bad alignment of your jaw and spine. Other causes of TMJ disorder include injury to the jaw, joints, and muscles within your head, grinding of the teeth, poor posture,
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Saliva plays an important part in our oral health, which includes washing food particles from your teeth and helping to break down food for easier digestion. Due to some trigger issues, we could experience excess amounts of saliva being produced due to side effects of other issues. At first you might not think that extra
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There are an estimated 10 million people in the United States who suffer from TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) disorder. For most of these people, the pain in the area of the jaw joint and muscles is not a serious problem, but for others the headaches, muscle pain, and popping may be extremely painful. Although we
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A temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder occurs when there is a discomfort or pain in your jaw caused by something gone wrong with your jaw joints and muscles. Injury to the jaw, arthritis, and overuse of the jaw are some of the common causes of TMJ pain. On the bright side, there are plenty of ways
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If you suffer from TMJ pain, you most likely experience pain and popping noises when you chew, yawn, or even talk. The pain is often felt in the jaw area but can also be felt in the head and around the ears. In order to alleviate some of the pain of TMJ, a change in
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If you have been struggling with the long-term joint and jaw pain, it might be time for you to visit us at C & C Dentistry. Temporomandibular joint syndrome or TMJ is pain in the joint of your jaw that is caused by a variety of medical issues. Symptoms of TMJ pain include pain or
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Teeth grinding is a problem that is quite common. It happens to everyone at least occasionally. If it’s just now and then, teeth grinding (official term: “Bruxism”) does not usually cause too much damage to your mouth, jaw or teeth. But if you grind your teeth regularly, you may be hurting your teeth and causing
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It can be an uphill battle trying to keep your teeth white, especially with some of the more popular foods and drinks that are offered. If you’re constantly trying to keep those pearly whites pearly white, maybe take a look at some of the foods in your pantry and refrigerator. And remember, a good rule
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