TMD and Tooth Pain

Today’s neuromuscular dentists use state-of-the-art technology to determine if a patient’s symptoms are caused by malocclusion and if so, what a patient’s optimal jaw position is. Neuromuscular dentists use computerized jaw tracking instruments to record jaw movement, resting position, and path of closure. Electromyography is used to measure a patient’s jaw’s muscle function in both […]

Read More

TMJ Related Headaches

Millions suffer from TMJ headaches, and they are probably the least understood and the most misdiagnosed of any type of headache. The symptoms of a TMJ headache can closely mimic those of sinus headache, tension headache, migraine headache, and sometimes the cluster headache. Migraine: Many TMJD patients experience migraine type headaches. Sometimes these occur because of […]

Read More

TMD & Insomnia, New Jersey

TMD can often cause many complications. One of these complications is insomnia. Insomnia itself is not life threatening, but it can increase the risk of accidents, psychiatric issues, and certain medical conditions, affect school and work performance, and significantly inhibit quality of life. Lack of sleep can also contribute weight gain and obesity. Sleepiness increases […]

Read More

Factors That Contribute to TMJ Disorder

Trauma: Trauma can include any blow to the jaw or to the head and neck area. The pain may take weeks or even years following the incident before it becomes prevalent. Stress: With a lot of stress, the first muscles to contract are the chewing muscles which can lead patients to clench or grind their […]

Read More