Signs that you have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder are evident in multiple ways. Although the list of symptoms are greater, if your jaw often locks, clicks, or hurts; there’s a chance you may suffer from TMD. Furthermore, if these symptoms are a distraction from your daily duties and easily irritate, you need to visit your dentist
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of physical function in areas like your feet, hands, wrists, and more. RA can affect any joint in the body, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), causing joint
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Though it is rare, cases of TMJ pain can and have been found in children. Normally, signs your child has TMD show up in the years of adulthood and the older a person gets, the more common it is for them to experience TMJ pain. While children prepare to go back to school, now is
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It’s hot outside and the summer days should be utilized indoors in the comfort of air conditioning or even better, in the cold waves of a pool. A swimming pool is there to offer a relaxing and therapeutic experience in the midst of a hot and stressful day, however it can cause avoidable pain to
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Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD, is a jaw dysfunction that affects 35 million people in the US, with around 150,000 people diagnosed per year. TMD is a difficult disorder to properly diagnose, and the causes of the disorder are still being studied, however medical and dental experts are in agreement about one thing concerning TMD, and
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Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD, is a disorder characterized by pain in the jaw, neck, shoulders, and multiple areas of the face. Traditionally, TMD is caused by clenching your teeth or jaw, jaw trauma, sleep apnea, or growing up with an improper bite. Recently though, studies are starting to question whether jaw issues are the only
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If you suffer from TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, you may think the only body part being affected is your jaw and the surrounding area. Although TMD does affect the joint that connects your jaw to your temporal bones of the skull, it may also be causing some unneeded strain on the eyes. As strange
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TMD, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, affects the facial nerves, jaw muscles, and joints of the mouth and head. If you experience pain in any of these areas, popping or clicking when you open your mouth, sensitive teeth not caused by dental problems, or tender jaw muscles, you may have TMD. One other symptom is mood
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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, jaw pain affects over 10 million Americans. However, the root cause of jaw pain stems from numerous causes you may not be familiar with. Jaw pain includes an uncomfortable, and sometimes, aching feeling while chewing, brushing, and even, talking. The most popular cause of jaw
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Start 2018 with a new and improved smile! There’s no easier time to plan a dental visit than in the first few days of the year. This will be a great time to consult with your dentist if you’ve been experiencing pain in and around your mouth. Pain specific to the joints and bones in
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