A ‘Temporo Mandibular Disorder’ (TMD)…?more than a mouthful Throughout your day you run into all kinds of people that mention all kinds of ailments. Strained knee, sore shoulder, headache, twisted ankle, aching arm … but you probably don’t encounter anyone who says “yeah, I’ve got a really bad bite!” The reality is, a bad bite […]
All I need is the air that I breathe . . . When you wake up in the morning, do you ever wonder if you slept at all? Do you wake up with a morning headache that is occasionally accompanied with dizziness? Does your bed partner complain that you snored through the entire night? What […]
Something as simple as ‘being born’ can cause TMJ. Here’s how . . . Entering this world – physically arriving on this planet – is a treacherous and abrupt process. You are minding your own business, warm and content in your mother’s womb then suddenly, you are being forced down a dark alleyway and pushed […]
You were born with big, beautiful blue eyes that obviously came from your father’s side of the family. Courtesy of your Mom, you have wavy, rich brown hair that has sparked compliments from complete strangers. Your crooked teeth and unaligned jaw – – who do you have that to thank for? While no one is […]
Don’t discount that injury Sustaining an injury or experiencing physical trauma can add stress and strain to your body, in particular, placing additional tension on your head, neck, face, shoulders and back. An injury or acute trauma to your jaws can be the result of a car accident, a severe fall, a punch to the […]
“My teeth don’t seem to line up when I bite down, could that be the cause of my TMJ?” A ‘bad bite’ is certainly a leading cause of TMJ. It affects your jaw alignment and muscle tone which can create TMJ. It can lead to years of pain, a face that is functionally inadequate and […]
Please make it stop… Many people suffering from chronic headaches and migraines, facial pain and discomfort in their neck, shoulders and back pain aren’t aware that TMJ could be a significant cause. When your temporomandibular joint is out of alignment, the muscles surrounding your face, head and neck are constantly strained. Everything you do causes […]
Pain in your face – you likely have a problem elsewhere… Maybe you feel a ‘stabbing’ pain behind your eyes and it makes it hard to concentrate. The pressure on your sinuses is enough to make you think you are allergic to everything! The slightest touch to your cheeks leaves you reeling from the discomfort. […]
Are you coming unglued by your ears? Your ears are driving you crazy; painful, ringing and congested. You’ve been to doctors and specialists with no diagnosis. They’re doing everything right; completing a thorough investigation, sending you for tests, and listening to your symptoms, but they are unable to find the problem. On top of the […]
You owe a huge dollop of gratitude to your teeth With anything you use daily, over time there is going to be significant wear and tear. The same principle applies to your teeth. Think about it: you use them repeatedly, day-in and day-out. Practically everything you do requires the use of your teeth. Each day, […]