At Headache & TMJ Center for New Jersey, Dr. Ivan Stein and our team are interested in the evolution of TMJ disorders and how they develop. One of the possible causes of TMJ problems that has been brought up is teeth grinding, especially when it starts during adolescence. It is estimated that approximately 30 to […]
Dr. Ivan Stein and the team at the Headache & TMJ Center for New Jersey are sympathetic to people that suffer the excruciating pain of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD). We are always on the lookout for safe and effective ways to address the root of the problem and relieve the associated pain. One […]
You’ve never experienced trauma to the jaw and you don’t grind or clench your teeth. Why, then, do you have persistent jaw pain, jaw popping or clicking, and other symptoms in line with TMJ disorder? According to some sources, the problem could be your posture. Some experts believe there is a link between bad posture […]
Have you noticed joint pain worsening during the chilly winter temperatures? Blame the barometric pressure, which changes as seasons shift and temperatures fluctuate. The winter season is especially tough for your joints, including your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint that connects your temples to your lower jaw. Joints tend to tighten, tremble and contract in […]
Though it’s true that TMJ disorder is more prevalent in adults than in children, there are certain habits that, if left unchecked, may cause a child to develop this disorder or other jaw problems. If your child is displaying some symptoms of TMJ disorder — including clicking or popping sounds in their jaw when they […]
It has been estimated that about 45 million Americans suffer from headaches each year. And a large number of those people suffer from chronic headaches. But just what does a headache have to do with TMD, which is a disorder that affects the muscles in your jaw? Regular Headache or TMD Symptom? TMD, or temporomandibular […]
This post was updated on 10-18-2018 Performing gentle jaw strengthening exercises regularly will not only strengthen the masseter muscles (the muscles that open and close the mouth) but will also improve the range of motion of your jaw. Both outcomes will help to ease the symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. For those without […]
Diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) disorder, sometimes called TMJ, can be difficult because there is no one cause of the disorder. However, there are several steps you can take to prevent TMD or reduce symptoms. Here, the TMJ Center of New Jersey shares these tips to help improve symptoms or prevent a TMD […]
There is a lot of information floating around about temporomandibular joint disorder. Some of it is true while other information is not so true. Here, the TMJ Center of New Jersey dispels three common myths about disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint. Myth #1. “TMJ” Refers to One Specific Health Condition Fact. “TMJ” is actually an […]
If you suffer from jaw pain, find yourself clenching or grinding your teeth, notice a clicking sound while you chew, have a limited range of motion when you try to open your mouth, suffer from frequent headaches or are bothered by a ringing in your ears, you might have a disorder affecting your temporomandibular joint […]
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