Category: TMJ

Unlocking Relief For TMJ Disorder

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a complex condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. TMJD can manifest in various symptoms, including jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and difficulty chewing or opening the mouth fully. While the causes can be multifaceted, treatment often involves a… Read more »

Sleep and How TMJ Disorder Can Impact It

In our hustle and bustle world, where productivity often reigns supreme, sleep is sometimes sacrificed in the name of progress. However, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. It is a fundamental pillar of our health and well-being, influencing everything from our cognitive function to our emotional resilience. Unfortunately, various factors can disrupt our sleep… Read more »

A Way To Treat Your TMJ

Have TMJ? Grinnell Street Dental Can Help You

  TMJ is a common disorder that can cause you to place too much tension on your jaw joints. If you experience tooth grinding, headaches, earaches, or hear popping sounds coming from your jaw, you may have this problem. At Grinnell Street Dental, we have a nonsurgical way to help you. To learn more about… Read more »

The Far-Reaching Effects of TMJ Disorder

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, a condition affecting the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull, is often associated with jaw pain and discomfort. However, its impact can extend far beyond the jaw, influencing various aspects of your health and daily life. In this blog, your  Sheridan, WY, dentist explores how TMJ disorder can affect more… Read more »

Addressing A Stiff Or Painful Bite

What kind of problems cause you to experience a painful or limited bite? There are different reasons why these issues begin to affect people. Some struggle with poor movement because they are trying to work around teeth that cannot provide adequate bite pressure. Others will experience these troubles because they have arthritis in the jaw,… Read more »

Have Your Dentist Review Your Jaw Troubles

Having a persistent pain when you bite and chew, or experiencing resistance or stiffness during jaw movements, can make even a favorite meal feel like a daunting task. Problems with your jaw can point to an issue with TMJ disorder, which can become an issue when your joints are not moving in alignment. You can… Read more »

3 Reasons People Experience Bite Pain

When you have dental problems that impact your bite, it can be difficult to enjoy even your favorite meals and snacks. There is not a single reason that you are experiencing these difficulties. For some, the problem is one that can be traced to a single unhealthy tooth. For others, it can be due to… Read more »

The Warning Signs Of TMJ Problems

By disregarding the worrying onset of jaw pain and stiffness, you can disregard warnings that your jaw alignment has a problem that needs to be addressed. Letting the trouble continue to go untreated can lead to more discomfort due to jaw stiffness and pain, headaches, difficulties with teeth grinding, and other problems. At our Sheridan,… Read more »

Expectations From Your TMJ Treatment

How much can you really expect from treatment to fix problems with your jaw alignment? When you have issues with poor joint alignment and movement, it can cause several types of discomfort. It can be the reason why you suffer from regular headaches, the cause of an issue with facial and jaw discomfort, and even… Read more »

Daily Discomfort And Your Oral Health

Once you start to experience problems with dental pain and sensitivity, it can be easy to assume something is wrong with your oral health. What can be less clear is what the problem is and what kind of care might be needed. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can evaluate you and help you… Read more »