TMJ disorder is more than just jaw pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are commonly associated with pain in the jaw. And, while jaw pain is one of the main symptoms of TMD, it is also important [...]
Who is at a high risk for developing TMJ disorders?
It’s a question many people may be wondering. So, who is at high risk of developing a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD)? Women are. While women might be more [...]
5 tips to help your patients find jaw pain relief
If your patients suffer from jaw pain, it can be debilitating often affecting their ability to eat and speak. This pain can develop from their sinuses, ears, teeth or [...]
4 ways to help your patients find stress relief
We always want to help our patients, even if it is beyond our expertise. While we enter the holidays and continue to navigate what is going on around us [...]
Learn more about pain relief with essential oils
Did you know that essential oils can help with pain relief? They can! And we have a special complimentary webinar just for that. Join us September 6 at 7 [...]
Here’s what to know about Botox for TMD treatment
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) account for more than 30 disorders that can cause pain and dysfunction in the joint and the muscles that help with jaw movement. Just as there [...]
TMD-related pain may worsen in late menopause transition
There is a new study that has found a connection between menopause symptoms and the intensity of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) induced pain throughout the transition. Published in the journal [...]
How to help your patients with TMD pain
While painful, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) refer to a cluster of conditions that are often characterized by pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or its surrounding tissues. The [...]
TMD might be interrupting your patients’ sleep
Did you know that only 58% of people visit their dentist at least once a year? We need to do more to make sure our patients are visiting us [...]
Women should be aware of their increased risk for TMD
When it comes to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD), women are more likely to develop this jaw pain. That’s right, women are more likely to suffer from TMD than [...]