If you have a problem with the way your jaw moves, or if something has affected your alignment, it can be difficult to speak, bite, or chew without feeling some discomfort. The more time you spend not addressing this issue, the more likely you are to have worsening pain that intrudes on your quality of… Read more »
If you start to experience problems with your jaw, the discomfort you feel can be difficult to ignore. The longer you wait to do something about issues like joint pain and stiffness, limited movement, or teeth grinding, the harder it can be to ignore your discomfort. Are you simply stuck with these problems? If not,… Read more »
Is there a reason to be alarmed over jaw stiffness and pain? This is a problem that can intrude on your ability to bite, chew, and speak, and it can generally make discomfort a daily concern. It can also point to a problem with your jaw alignment or bite movement that can grow progressively worse,… Read more »
Over the course of our lives, we are often told the importance of excellent oral hygiene and the work that is put into achieving that perfect smile. Indeed, most of us fear the greatest threat to our grins is the development of disease and infection such as plaque and decay. For others, however, the biggest… Read more »
Many of the most common dental health problems you can experience are relatively simple to identify. For instance, if your tooth begins to feel sensitive or develops a toothache, then the problem is often the beginning stages of a cavity. If your gums bleed slightly when you brush and floss your teeth, then they may… Read more »
The problem with many oral health concerns is that, given enough time, they grow worse and cause several other concerns with your oral health. This is especially true with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which impacts your jaw joints’ and muscles’ ability to function properly. TMJ disorder and its impact on your jaw function can grow… Read more »
We perform basic jaw movements so frequently in the course of a day that they can generally escape our notice. However, if you start to feel the effects of TMJ disorder, basic actions like biting, chewing, and speaking can become distracting due to pain, or limited movement. At our Gary, IN dental practice, we have… Read more »
Ignoring TMJ dysfunction means spending each day experiencing frustrating discomfort, and potential difficulties with biting and chewing. If your problems include a habit of grinding your teeth at night, ignor ing the problem can also lead to serious dental damage. Your TMJs are the joints that operate your jaw. Problems can stem from several potential… Read more »
If you attempt to simply disregard problems like jaw and tooth pain, you could be setting yourself up for serious oral health troubles. Bruxism is a condition where a person unconsciously grinds their teeth, a problem that can be particularly frequent while sleeping. TMJ dysfunction refers to issues with your jaw joints, which can lead… Read more »
A habit of grinding your teeth while you sleep is certainly not going to help you enjoy your mornings. Patients who are dealing with bruxism will routinely wake up and find themselves dealing with sore teeth, as well as pain in their jaw and face. Unfortunately, the oral health troubles associated with bruxism last longer… Read more »
