When a headache comes on, many sufferers are eager to get relief as soon as possible. Since headaches can come about at any inconvenient time, it is important to feel in control of your headache pain management without the need for medication. Holistic treatments, such as applying pressure to pressure points on the body, could […]
TMJ disorder is a condition that causes pain in the jaw and muscles in charge of jaw movement. If you suffer from TMJ, you might feel isolated at times, but the truth is that this condition can affect anyone, including the rich and famous. A number of famous people — who typically go to great […]
There are a number of diseases and conditions that can aggravate jaw pain, including arthritis. Experienced dentists Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein are experts at treating issues that impact the jaw. Here, they discuss how arthritis can aggravate jaw pain. What Is the Temporomandibular Joint? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone to […]
More than 37 million Americans suffer from migraines. If you are one of the millions suffering from painful migraine attacks, your primary concern is probably finding relief from the symptoms. Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of Headache & TMJ Center of New Jersey specialize in helping patients find relief from migraine symptoms. Here, […]
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in your temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? If you are, you have a number of treatment options. One option that you may be surprised to learn about is Botox injections. Here, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of Headache & TMJ Center of New Jersey discuss how Botox can help […]
Pain from problematic wisdom teeth can certainly feel similar to TMJ pain. Both wisdom teeth and TMJ can cause aching of the jaw that radiates to other areas of the face. But wisdom teeth pain and TMJ pain are not the same thing. Furthermore, according to the team at Headache & TMJ Center of New […]
It can take your mouth and your brain a little time to adjust to wearing a TMJ oral appliance at night. Sometimes patients find they drool, gag or experience discomfort for the first few nights of oral appliance use. But these appliances can make a significant difference in alleviating symptoms of TMJ disorder, so it […]
If your jaw occasionally makes a clicking or popping noise when you open your mouth wide, you may dismiss this as a harmless anomaly. But if these jaw clicking noises happen repeatedly — or if they are accompanied by other symptoms such as discomfort, pain or facial swelling — they may raise deeper concerns about […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect more than 10 million Americans, causing significant discomfort in the jaw region. To squash this pain, patients look for a variety of remedies. Renowned dentists Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein specialize in caring for patients with TMJ. Here, they discuss whether massage is a useful tool for TMJ […]
When you develop a headache, your primary concern is probably trying to alleviate the pain rather than trying to identify what type of headache it is. Nevertheless, if your headaches are chronic, it can absolutely be worthwhile to try to identify the type and cause so that you know how to best treat it. Hundreds […]