Are you experiencing facial pain and headaches? Perhaps you have difficulty opening your mouth or chewing. These are classic symptoms of a debilitating condition known as TMJ disorder. Sometimes, TMJ disorder and stress can be related. Many people clench their teeth or grind them as a response to stress, anxiety, and pain. If you have… Continue reading How do I know if my symptoms are caused by stress or TMJ disorder?
Category: TMJ San Antonio
Treatment Options for TMJ Disorder
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder can be difficult to diagnose. It can impact teeth, jaws, neck, head, ears, and/or face resulting in discomfort and the inability to chew properly. If discomfort in any of these areas is present, perhaps the best place to find a solution is a visit with your dentist. What is a temporomandibular… Continue reading Treatment Options for TMJ Disorder
Can TMJ disorder cause frequent headaches?
TMJ is the common vernacular for temporomandibular joint. This is the hinging joint located at the top of the jaw in front of your ears that allows free movement when you speak, chew, yawn, laugh, smile, or basically use your mouth. Discomfort in the TMJ can limit your ability to move your mouth from side… Continue reading Can TMJ disorder cause frequent headaches?
Will TMJ disorder resolve on its own?
TMJ disorder and the symptoms it produces can have profound effect on a person’s daily life. From decreased oral function to debilitating orofacial pain, TMJ disorder drastically reduces a person’s quality of life. Most of the time, TMJ disorder and its symptoms can be mitigated with professional treatment from a dentist. Common treatment options include… Continue reading Will TMJ disorder resolve on its own?
How do dentists treat TMJ disorder?
TMJ disorder is a common oral health ailment that causes tooth wear, a reduction in oral function, and orofacial pain. Since TMJ disorder can have varied causes, the treatment protocol can differ among patients based on their unique circumstances. Our dentist treats TMJ disorder with restorations, oral appliances, and therapeutic stress reduction techniques. TMJ disorder… Continue reading How do dentists treat TMJ disorder?
Experiencing Jaw Pain: Could it be TMJ?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This joint is located on each side of the face just above the jaw in front of the ear. Placing your fingers on this point and opening and closing your mouth will allow you to feel its movement. The TMJ allows jaw movement up and down, back and forth as… Continue reading Experiencing Jaw Pain: Could it be TMJ?
Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
There are a multitude of symptoms that might lead a person to believe they are suffering from TMJ Disorder (Temporamandibular Joint Disorder). Discomfort in the neck, head, jaw or ear can result if you are clenching or grinding your teeth (usually subconsciously during sleep). Additionally, dental decay, gum disease, ear infection, sinus infection, allergies or… Continue reading Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ Disorder: Will it get worse with stress?
Stress is a common ailment that affects many people. Whether a person has a hectic lifestyle, a high-powered job, or even stays at home watching after the family, stress can strike anytime and anywhere, and often manifests in several ways. One such manifestation of stress is an unconscious clenching and grinding of teeth, a condition… Continue reading TMJ Disorder: Will it get worse with stress?
When is your pain in the neck more than just a “pain in the neck”?
A spontaneous, occasional, or short-lived pain in the head, neck, and shoulders is not typically cause for alarm. Each day, many of us spend hours leaning over to peer into computers, gaming devices, and mobile phones. This uncomfortable posture can cause random muscle soreness or pain. Even occasional clenching and grinding of the teeth, known… Continue reading When is your pain in the neck more than just a “pain in the neck”?
What is TMJ and how is it treated?
Temproromandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is a common complaint among San Antonio patients. That’s not surprising, considering that 35 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders, according to the TMJ Association. Women, particularly those in their childbearing years, tend to have TMJ problems more often than men. TMJ is actually a collection of conditions that can… Continue reading What is TMJ and how is it treated?
