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How Stress And Anxiety Can Cause a TMJ Disorder

How Stress And Anxiety Can Cause a TMJ Disorder

What is TMJ? Those who have pain directly in the jaw joint or in the muscles surrounding them have a condition called a TMJ disorder, a type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to your skull. There...
When To Seek Treatment From a TMJ Specialist

When To Seek Treatment From a TMJ Specialist

What is TMJ? TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint that connects the jawbone to your skull. There is one on each side of the jaw, which works like a sliding hinge that allows us to move our jaw freely. Those with pain in the jaw joint or muscles around it suffer...
Treating TMJ With a Mouthguard

Treating TMJ With a Mouthguard

TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is a joint on each side of the jaw, and they work like a sliding hinge that allows the jaw to move freely. Those who have pain, trouble moving, or other complications with this...
Protecting Your TMJ During The Holidays

Protecting Your TMJ During The Holidays

The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and fun, but this can also mean more pain and stress for individuals struggling with a TMJ disorder.  Those with a TMJ disorder, a disorder of the jaw joint, struggle with chronic pain, discomfort, and irritation in the...
How TMJ Affects Your Ears

How TMJ Affects Your Ears

Hearing loss and other ear complications are very common among millions of people, especially older adults. Though aging or damage to the eardrum is among the most common causes, another reason for your hearing loss or other ear issues may be a temporomandibular joint...