Crunchy carrots, thick steaks, sticky caramel – these are all foods that can make a TMD (temporomandibular disorder) patient’s mouth water and hurt at the same time. One of the biggest challenges for people with TMD is finding food that they can eat without straining their jaw. However, often it’s not what you’re eating, but …
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We’ve all heard the old saying, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Never is that more true than on Father’s Day. Dads are always happy to get a special Father’s Day meal with the family, and June is the perfect time to host a summer get-together. Here’s our ultimate list of delicious, …
Soups are a great staple food for people with TMJ disorders, but don’t put away your bowls just because it’s warming up outside. Spring is the perfect time for gazpacho! What is Gazpacho? Simply put, gazpacho is a soup that blends together bread, vegetables and/or fruit, water, olive oil and seasonings. It is served chilled, …
Food and festivities are the cornerstones of St. Patrick’s Day, which is a feast day for the patron saint of the same name. The holiday is held every year on March 17th with huge celebrations taking place all over the world. Beer, the color green and traditional Irish foods are the focal points no matter where …
The holidays aren’t over yet, but you may already be feeling the effects of celebrating the season if you have a TMJ disorder. Putting on a few holiday pounds isn’t as big a concern as putting strain on the jaw and facial muscles. This time of year is always a little more challenging, which is …
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Take control of the Thanksgiving menu this year, and wow everyone with an incredible TMJ-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy. Keep reading for tips and ideas that TMD patients can use to fill their table with Thanksgiving food that they won’t regret eating after the meal is over. TMJ-Friendly Thanksgiving Appetizers The best appetizers …
Fall is the time when cool, refreshing foods get replaced by warm, hearty dishes. Diet is a significant part of TMJ pain management, and as always the goal is to find soft foods that can be eaten in small, bite-sized pieces. While this may seem to limit your options, there are actually many fall foods …
September 16th is Grito de Dolores! Back in 1810, this first marked the day Mexico initiated its war for independence against Spain. You can celebrate in 2014 with special events all across Houston, Texas, as local restaurants and event centers observe this festive holiday. For a colorful dance presentation, check out the Ballet Folklorico today …
December 13th is Ice Cream Day! Even if the temperature is freezing outside, make sure you celebrate the day with a scoop of your favorite flavor. Anyone can eat ice cream in the summer when it’s muggy and hot—but serious ice cream eaters celebrate their love of this frozen confection near the high winter solstice. …
Smoothies are a fantastic food option for sufferers of TMD and CMD. Eating healthy is an essential part of good health and smoothies can be packed with nutritional ingredients your body needs. Of course, smoothies have another obvious benefit. As a soft food, they can be ingested with little irritation to the jaw joint. And …