The symptoms of a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can make everyday tasks challenging. Going to work, eating, sleeping, and even talking can be painful or exhausting if you have TMD. Fortunately, with the help of MedCenter TMJ, you can get your symptoms under control and get back to your life. Even if you have your …
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More than 50 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis, a serious disease that causes the bones to lose density and become weak. Osteoporosis commonly affects the hips, spine, and wrists, but there’s another critically important bone that can be affected by this disease: your jaw. You’re probably already aware of the importance of your …
A quick internet search for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sometimes called TMJ disorders, will tell you that it’s a very common condition, affecting 10 million people or possibly more. These are no small numbers for a disorder that can cause chronic headaches and jaw pain and other bothersome symptoms such as tinnitus, back and neck pain, …
A temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a complex condition. Its symptoms may be mysterious, disguising as migraines, earaches, and other issues. In addition, symptoms of TMD may change over time and have a wide variance from one person to another. For these reasons, TMD can be difficult to diagnose. People who are dealing with the …
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We’ve all experienced pain in our lives, whether from an injury, illness, or just day-to-day aches. Unfortunately, many people deal with much more than a minor headache or a bump or bruise – and it’s something that affects their lives every day. It’s chronic pain, and it has a way of taking over your physical …
Many of us learned some basics about human anatomy in school, including the skeletal system. Remember having to name the bones such as the skull, femur, or tibia? But it’s not just the bones that provide our bodies with our strong and functional foundation. Our joints are a critical piece of the skeletal system that …
Sugar can be detrimental to your health in many ways. Your dentist has probably told you to curb sweets due to tooth decay. Your doctor may tell you to minimize sugar to reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity, and other health problems. But did you know that sugar can also be bad for your temporomandibular …
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One of the most frustrating things about the symptoms associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is that they can be unpredictable. Some people can go for weeks without any major symptoms, and then wake up one day feeling like their jaw is about to fall off! The unpredictable nature of TMD flare ups makes it difficult to plan anything …
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You’ve probably heard that staying well-hydrated is beneficial for your health. But how exactly do you ensure that you’re drinking enough water? And how does this help with your jaw pain? What Happens When I’m Dehydrated? Water is absolutely essential to life. In particular, the concentration of salts in our body fluids can have drastic …
Although proper dental care is essential to a healthy mouth, those with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) find that it can be difficult to maintain. When your jaw is sore and it’s hard to hold your mouth open, simple tasks like brushing and flossing can feel impossible. Many people with TMD dread brushing their teeth if their …