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How can I get relief from TMJ pain

How soon can I get relief from TMD pain? The symptoms of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can be inconvenient, bothersome, and downright painful. In fact, many people with TMD experience pain so severe that it interferes with their lives. That’s why many people want to get relief — and get relief now. Unfortunately, many people …

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How Do Wisdom Teeth Affect Your TMD?

When we think of wisdom teeth, often the first thing we think of is removing them. That’s because a large portion of the population gets their wisdom teeth, or third molars, removed before they even erupt through the gums. Those who don’t get them removed prior to their eruption will often have them removed later. …

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What to do if your jaw is locked open

A temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can be a painful and sometimes confusing condition. Its symptoms, like jaw pain and stiffness, headache, and jaw popping may come and go, or get better and worse, without warning. New symptoms may develop and old ones go away. This makes it a difficult condition to diagnose and to manage, especially …

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8 Reasons Why Your Face Hurts

We’ve all heard someone say their head hurts, and most everyone has experienced a headache at least once in their lives. Facial pain, however, is different. When your face hurts, you may have no idea what caused it — but it can be so severe that it brings your life to a screeching halt. If …

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NIghttime Jaw Pain: How to Address It

Quality sleep is critical to overall health. While many people think they can get by on just 4 or 5 hours when they’re busy, this is a critical mistake that affects your health in many ways. Long-term sleep deprivation leads to a host of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, and weight problems. As if …

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Can your Sinuses Affect Jaw Pain?

The sinuses have an important job. They are lined with mucus that traps bacteria in the air before it enters the lungs. They also help humidify and filter the air we breathe. But despite their importance, the humble sinuses often don’t get noticed unless they become inflamed, swollen, or infected. This often happens because …

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