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The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is a complex and sensitive area of the body that plays a significant role in our daily lives. This small joint, located in front of each ear, allows us to open and close our mouths, chew food, speak and even yawn. Despite its importance, many people are unaware of the significance of the TMJ and... read more »
Today, dear readers, I am just going to have a little fun on this blog because I have just been through quite the ordeal and can finally laugh it off. Around 20+ years ago I was rear-ended by a careless driver who literally changed my life, for the worse. That night that I was rear-ended, I really thought the worse... read more »
This is a question we hear at Sleep and TMJ Therapy almost every day. When a person hears that they need to wear an appliance or two for 12-18 months they almost inevitably want to know why it takes so long. Many people feel that the slipped discs can just be ‘pushed back into place’ and then the problem is... read more »
Released March 31, 2023 Over the many years of treating TMJ disorders, my office has realized a couple of things: Do not use appliance therapy that is fixed or cemented in the mouth and using the AGGA or similar devices like FAGGA, MARA, ARA, FORA and RPE may not be wise when it comes to achieving the goal of palatal... read more »
It really is unfortunate that TMJ surgery is so misunderstood. Most patients, when told they might benefit from surgery, look it up online only to discover very scary pictures where the incision goes from the ear down to the chin on each side of their face. Then, after more research they learn that their teeth are wired shut for two... read more »