The psychological status of patients with TMD during pandemic
As we continue to navigate the pandemic, we continue to uncover more information that is important to highlight for our patients. In a recent study, researchers looked at the [...]
Dentists: Be prepared for an uptick in patients with jaw pain
We’ve spoken about this before, but it bears repeating. This pandemic has caused a lot of problems and millions of casualties, which has been difficult to comprehend. But there [...]
Is TMJ disorder causing your headaches?
When someone wakes up with a headache, they may often assume it is because of their sleep schedule, or lack thereof. It might also be assumed that it is [...]
Why older adults receive TMJ pain treatment more often
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) causes pain when the joints on the side of the jaw are not working correctly. This is especially harmful for older adults who tend to [...]
Patients recovering from COVID-19 face another obstacle: Jaw pain
For patients with COVID-19, there is another issue at hand that occurs during the recovery process: Jaw pain. This added symptom to an already laundry list of what COVID-19 [...]
3 tips to help your patients prevent jaw pain from wearing a mask
Phone? Check. Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Mask? Check. Hand Sanitizer? Check. We’ve all grown accustomed to wearing masks these days to protect ourselves from potentially coming into contact with [...]
TMD relief: Self-care to help your patients find
Temporomandibular joint (TMD) disorder (TMD) can cause a lot of problems and discomfort for our patients. While the best care is a diagnosis and corrective oral appliance therapy, there [...]
Infographic: Helping your patients understand TMJ pain
It can be difficult to diagnose temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) for many reasons. With a less than clear understanding of the causes and exact symptoms affecting TMD and [...]
Infographic: Treatment options for TMJ pain
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can cause pain and discomfort that ranges from mild and infrequent to severe and constant in our patients. It can even lead to debilitating [...]
6 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 [...]