Category: TMJ Disorder

Jaw Pain? Learn About Appliance-Based Therapy

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When you start to notice that you are waking up already feeling tired and sore in your jaw, it’s time to speak with a trusted sleep expert about what is happening. You may have a common sleep disorder related to your oral health that is preventing you from getting the best sleep you can possibly… Read more »

Jaw Soreness? It May Be A Sign Of Bruxism

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If you are waking up with a stiff or uncomfortable jaw when you wake up in the morning, it may be time for you to speak with an oral health professional with a knowledge of sleep science. This can be a symptom of a common sleep disorder known as bruxism, which is the chronic grinding… Read more »

Addressing TMJ With Guided Splint Therapy

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Experiencing a dental concern can vary, depending on the issue at hand. You might have to pursue a dental filling to address early signs of decay, or your dentist might suggest a dental extraction as a last-ditch effort. In some cases, however, the issue is nontraditional in nature, requiring a bit more specialized treatment than… Read more »

Are You Experiencing TMJ Disorder?

TMJ headache vector isolated. Illustration of a woman suffering from headache caused by TMJ disorder. Tension pain.

Getting a restful night of sleep is something that is critical for your overall health. Not only does it help energize and recharge your body, but sleep has been found to greatly influence cognitive and motor behaviors and abilities. That being said, any sort of sleep disruption may not seem difficult at first, but consistently,… Read more »

How Is TMJ Disorder Affecting You?

TMD and TMJ concept: Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder. Old Asia woman hand on cheek face as suffering from facial pain, mumps or toothache

It goes without saying that sleep-related issues are some of the most concerning, especially when it comes to your oral health. Indeed, unconscious teeth grinding, snoring as a result of the body attempting to regulate its breathing, and a host of other issues may not even cross your mind as being related significantly to your… Read more »

Things You Might Not Know About TMJ Disorder

TMJ medical abbreviation of temporomandibular joint. TMJ letters surrounded by human skull with lower jaw, neurological hammer and radiographs. Concept of anatomy, pathology of temporomandibular joint

Whether you are aware of it or not, the quality of sleep you receive may actually be tied to your oral health. Indeed, many patients do not readily associate these two factors, but in reality, you can tell a lot about your oral health based on the phenomena you experience while asleep. These can range… Read more »