Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can cause a host of issues like pain, stiffness, and discomfort that interfere with daily life. While treatments are available, prevention plays a key role in keeping flare-ups at bay. If you’re prone to TMJ symptoms, incorporating a few mindful habits can help protect your jaw and reduce the risk of recurring […]
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If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain or persistent headaches, you might be surprised to learn that your posture could be a contributing factor. The connection between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and posture is an aspect of health that often goes unnoticed. Fortunately, understanding this link can lead to more effective treatments and improved well-being. What Are TMJ
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that links your jawbone to your skull. Excessive strain, injury or trauma, and bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause the joint to become inflamed, leading to TMJ disorders or TMD. The symptoms of TMD can vary, so many patients may not even know they have it. Since November is TMJ
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Are you having pain in your jaw? Or maybe you are having some pain when chewing your food. If so, you could be experiencing some problems with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Pain in the TMJ can be extremely debilitating as it makes talking and eating painful. Luckily, there are some treatment options for TMJ, but if you
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Sufferers of migraines know all too well the debilitating pain that accompanies these severe headaches. While migraines can arise from many causes, some cases may be tied to disorders of the temporomandibular joint. If you suffer from migraines, the Arlington dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics may be able to offer relief. Please contact us today
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TMJ is both the name for the temporomandibular joint and the range of disorders that affect it (The disorders are also known as TMD). The condition can be very painful for sufferers, and effective treatment might seem elusive at times. But a qualified neuromuscular dentist has tools to diagnose and treat this frustrating condition. If
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Our temperomandibular joint (TMJ) or any temporomandibular disorders (TMD) control our range of motion in the neck and jaw area. The TMJ is the ball and socket which allows us to chew, talk, yawn, and controls our mouth movements. The piece of cartilage which is the buffer between the ball and socket joint in our
TMJ, an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint disorder, is a condition in which the teeth do not properly line up, affecting your bite. Patients whose bites are misaligned may suffer a range of symptoms, many of them painful and highly disruptive to daily life. The Northern Virginia TMJ dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics help our TMJ
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If you are experiencing chronic headaches, jaw pain, and other TMJ symptoms, then a dental orthotic device may be the right way to alleviate TMJ-related pain. A dental orthotic device is similar to a mouth guard. It is a customized dental appliance designed to treat the source of the TMJ pain, which may be caused
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Yes, a common TMJ symptom is chronic, migraine-like headaches. Muscles and nerves strained by TMJ disorders can lead to these headaches. This strain around the temporomandibular joints may be caused by: Grinding your teeth while you sleep Clenching your jaw Misalignment of the teeth and jaw When your jaws are aligned properly, the temporomandibular joint
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