TMJ disorders

Bigger NOT Always Better

Biting Off More than You Can Chew?   It is becoming more and more common for many of us to grab a bite to eat in a hurry. We, as Americans, have grown accustomed to larger food portions, but our mouths have not…and trying to fit that oversized sandwich into your mouth might be worse […]

TMJ–More Than Just a Pain in Your Jaw

We are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders. But what exactly does that mean and how can it affect me? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, […]

TMJ–More Than Just a Pain in Your Jaw

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the […]

Bigger is NOT Always Better

Biting Off More than You Can Chew?   It is becoming more and more common for many of us to grab a bite to eat in a hurry. We, as Americans, have grown accustomed to larger food portions, but our mouths have not…and trying to fit that oversized sandwich into your mouth might be worse […]

4 Ways TMJ Can Be More Than Just a Pain in Your Jaw

Think TMJ Pain is Only Affecting Your Jaw? Think Again.   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are […]