At Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey, we realize that living with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, or TMD, can be frustrating. TMD is often difficult to diagnose as well as to treat, because so many factors play a role in the development of TMD and any flare-ups you might experience. Nonetheless, try some of […]
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a condition that affects many adults. In fact, some sources estimate that as many as one in three adults are seeking ways to help them stop grinding their teeth. If left untreated, bruxism can cause tooth damage, headaches and, eventually, painful disorders of your jaw’s temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Although […]
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinged joint in your jaw that allows it to open and close. It is no wonder, then, that disorders affecting the TMJ can cause pain throughout your jaw. However, TMJ disorder (TMD) can also cause many unexpected side effects. The New Jersey TMJ specialists at Headache and TMJ Center […]
The cause of your headache often determines what type of remedy or treatment will help alleviate it. For instance, tension headaches should be treated differently than headaches caused by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which is characterized by excessive stress on the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The best way to formulate an effective treatment plan is […]
We all suffer from headaches at times. Headaches can vary from a mild, dull aching to a serious migraine whereby even the slightest movement can cause serious pain. Headaches can be triggered by a variety of factors and can present various symptoms. The following are five common types of headaches and what could be causing […]
If you frequently experience a clicking or popping sound in your jaw while you chew, suffer from headaches or migraines, or have a limited range of motion of your mouth, you may have a disorder affecting your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). But what does this mean? What is the “TMJ” and what does it mean to […]
Are your headaches caused by TMJ? Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ syndrome is an inflammation of the temporomandibular joint which connects the mandible to the skull. The mandible contains the jawbone. This condition causes migraine-like pain, even though it is actually a dental condition. The interdisciplinary nature of the disease—a cross between dentistry and neurology—often […]
Studies by The Academy of General Dentistry have revealed that more than 10 million Americans suffer from the chronic inflammation occurring in the temporomandibular joint. This condition is called TMJ syndrome, or TMJ disorder. The TMJ is the joint connecting the mandible to the skull, and the TMJ disorder can cause a lot of pain and even impairment of this joint. People not […]
People who suffer from chronic facial pain and jaw pain often let their suffering go untreated because their physicians do not understand the cause of the pain. They are given painkillers or told that the pain is all in their heads. The pain however, is real and there and a neuromuscular dentist may be able […]
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 […]
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