Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) can be treatable for many people. However, the treatment success is much better if you get treatment from a Columbus TMJ dentist early. Unfortunately, many people don’t get their TMJ treated early. Why don’t people seek treatment early? Because some early symptoms may [...]
One challenge people have with chronic pain conditions like temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) is finding an effective treatment. If you go to a doctor or pain specialist, they might prescribe you one of many different medications or therapies. One increasingly popular treatment option is compounded pain creams. However, [...]
If you suffer from TMJ or frequent headaches, you’ve probably come across BOTOX treatments that claim to take away your frequent pain. Although BOTOX will likely bring you some pain relief, it isn’t the best treatment option. That’s because it’s not actually addressing the underlying cause of your pain. Discover why you shouldn’t treat TMJ [...]
It’s common for stress to lead to bruxism, much like the stress of the current COVID-19 situation but there are also other reasons why one might clench or grind their teeth. New research suggests that people with social anxiety are more likely to suffer awake bruxism, teeth clenching and grinding, which can lead to [...]
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction already causes immense pain in the jaw, upper body, back, neck and other areas of your body you wouldn’t think TMJ to affect. One of these unusual areas in your body that TMJ affects is actually your digestive system. Recent studies have shown a link between TMJ and GERD [...]
