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Almost every day I am asked the question: “What caused this?” or “Why did this happen?” Many individuals experience the debilitating effects of TMJ disorder without fully understanding its underlying causes. In almost all cases, the warning signs were there: crunching and clicking or popping in the jaw joints, grinding, headaches, neck pain, heavy eye blinking, migraines or even sleep-disordered... read more »
There are so many factors involved with TMD (temporomandibular disorder) that it can make one’s head spin. When it comes to analyzing TMJ disorders, there are many factors that need to be examined. One of the first pieces to the puzzle is actually a palpation exam where the dentist presses on the various muscle groups to determine if any are... read more »
Most of us who have TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) ask our doctors what restrictions we have to endure when wearing appliances in our mouths. One of the first things to consider is what to eat. There is actually a recipe book dedicated to just that purpose! Basically, if you are wearing ALF appliances, then you have the usual turbos on the... read more »