Finding Relief: Understanding TMJ Disorders and Treatment Options for Adults
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can be a source of chronic pain and discomfort for many adults. These disorders affect the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull and can lead to a range of symptoms, including jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty in opening and closing the mouth. If you're experiencing TMJ-related issues, it's important to understand the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options. In this blog post, we will explore TMJ disorders in adults and discuss potential treatments that can bring relief and improve your quality of life. Understanding TMJ Disorders: The temporomandibular joint is a complex hinge joint...
Prolozone Treatment for TMJ: A Natural and Effective Solution
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a condition that affects the joint connecting the jawbone to the skull. It can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty with jaw movement, making it challenging to speak, eat, and perform other daily activities. While there are many treatment options for TMJ, including medications and surgery, these options may come with unwanted side effects and risks. Prolozone therapy is a natural and effective solution for TMJ that can help alleviate pain and improve function without the risks associated with traditional treatments. In this blog, we will discuss what prolozone therapy is and how it can...
Malocclusion: Understanding Why It Occurs
Malocclusion is a common dental condition that occurs when the teeth do not fit together properly. It can affect both the appearance and function of the teeth and can lead to a range of dental and oral health issues. While malocclusion can have many different causes, understanding why it occurs is essential to prevent and treat this condition. In this blog, we will discuss the common causes of malocclusion. Genetics One of the most common causes of malocclusion is genetics. Inherited traits, such as the size and shape of the jaw, the position of the teeth, and the thickness of...
Little Jaws, Big Pain: TMJ Disorder in Children
What are some of the signs that a child might have TMJ disorder? Temporomandibular joint disorder affects people of all ages, including children, and can cause a range of symptoms that could impact their daily life. As a parent, it can be concerning to see your child in discomfort or experiencing difficulty eating, speaking, or sleeping. That concern and discomfort makes it that much more important to understand how TMJ disorder affects children, the early signs to look out for, and what to do to help your child find relief. How Does TMJ Disorder Affect Children? Children with TMJ disorder...
Understanding the Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and TMJ Disorders
Forward head posture is a condition where the head and neck move forward from their ideal position. It’s a common issue that can lead to several health problems, one of which being Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Forward Head Posture and TMJ Disorders TMJ disorders are a group of conditions that cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. A dysfunctional jaw has deeper implications than just general discomfort though, it can lead to physical changes in a person’s appearance and can begin affecting other parts of their life. Headaches Jaw pain Neck and shoulder pain Impaired airway...
TMJ Disorder’s Impact on Daily Life
While it is a relatively common condition, many people aren’t aware of the impact TMJ disorder can have on daily life. Symptoms of TMJ disorder can include jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. These symptoms can be accompanied by dental discomfort, which can significantly impact oral hygiene and dental health. Dental Discomfort TMJ disorder can cause dental discomfort that can be hard to ignore. Common symptoms like tooth sensitivity, toothache, and pain when biting or chewing can be accompanied by difficulty eating and speaking, which can make daily life more challenging. This dental discomfort can also...
What Causes TMJ Disorder?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that affects the jaw and the muscles that control it. It is characterized by a wide range of symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. TMJ disorder can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily life, but understanding the causes of this disorder can help you find the right treatment and prevent it from happening in the first place. What Causes TMJ Disorder Because the temporomandibular joint is so vulnerable, dysfunction can be caused by a variety of factors. Trauma or injury: Jaw injury is one...
TMJ Disorder Versus Eyesight
Imagine driving home late from work one night or a date, and noticing the headlights from the other lane burning brighter than usual. Road signs and street lights are doing it too and it gets harder and harder to not turn away. Scary right? That’s intense light sensitivity and it’s one potential symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder. This is TMJ disorder versus eyesight. Location, Location, Location TMJ disorder is notorious for affecting systems people wouldn't expect. The truth is, the jaw joint is perfectly positioned to affect most of our major senses if it becomes dysfunctional. It’s located directly in...
Airway Dysfunction and Oral Health Problems
Airway Dysfunction and Oral Health Problems People experiencing difficulties breathing may also have trouble maintaining their overall oral health. Where is the connection? Jaw underdevelopment. When the jaw doesn’t grow to it’s optimal size it can leave little room for adequate oral care and airway development. What is Airway Dysfunction? Airway dysfunction occurs when there is a blockage or obstruction in the airway. When the jaw doesn’t fully develop, it can lead to dental crowding and inadequate space for the tongue, which without room to go forward can only move backward into their airway. One of the most immediate signs...
How TMD Affects People's Lives
How TMD Affects People's Lives People often ignore signs that something is wrong or may say they’ve gotten used to it. But few of those people can see how pain from something like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) truly affects every aspect of their lives and how different their life could be if they sought treatment. We Use the TMJ More Than We Think It might be tempting to think that by not using your jaw as much could help reduce symptoms. And while in certain contexts that may be true it is incredibly difficult to do because we use our...