Yesterday felt completely normal. You had dinner, watched TV, brushed your teeth, and went to bed without thinking twice about your jaw. Then this morning, something felt different. Before you even finished your first cup of coffee, your jaw felt stiff. Yawning was uncomfortable, chewing breakfast took a little more effort than usual, and talking […]
Understanding TMD/TMJ: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), also known as TMJ, is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. It can cause a range of symptoms, including jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, and difficulty in opening and closing the mouth. In this blog, we will delve into the symptoms, […]
The 411 on TMJ
TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is a big word for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: it is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Vanguard Dental […]
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