TMJ

Tips for Preventing TMJ Flare-Ups

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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The Link Between TMJ Disorders and Posture: What You Need to Know

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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What Are the Causes of TMJ?

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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How can you diagnose TMJ?

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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TMJ

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

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How to Identify TMJ

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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Can TMJ cause Headaches?

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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