Clicking and popping noises while eating are often associated with TMJ disorder. For some people, these sounds are the only real symptoms of the condition, but for others, the noises are accompanied by pain. Dr. Ivan Stein of the Headache & TMJ Center of New Jersey discusses why these sounds occur and the best treatment […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a complicated and confusing disease. Not only can it be caused by a variety of factors — such as teeth grinding, traumatic injury, inflammation or chronic stress — it can also affect a wide range of areas in your body. For example, you might experience symptoms affecting your jaw, teeth, […]
Many of Dr. Ivan Stein’s patients at the Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey live active lifestyles and enjoy working out regularly. Questions about exercise and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder often come up during consultation with these patients. Our team is happy to shed some light on the relationship between working out and TMJ […]
Fall season is officially upon us, which means the leaves have begun to change color and the temperature has dropped. Unfortunately the colder weather may not bode well for you if you have been diagnosed with TMJ disorder. In this blog post, West Orange dentist and TMJ specialist Dr. Ivan Stein explains why and shares […]
Many of Dr. Ivan Stein’s patients are surprised to learn that temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems can affect other areas of the body. They don’t realize that their ear pain or headaches are related to the problems they have with TMJ disorder (TMD). Therefore, finding a solution to TMD is critical not only for jaw health […]
When you’re suffering from chronic head or jaw pain, it’s critical to find a doctor that has experience diagnosing and treating these conditions. You should take the time to look for doctors that focus on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), chronic headaches, and similar disorders. In this post, New Jersey TMJ specialist Dr. Ivan Stein […]
TMJ disorder is a very complex problem that can have widespread effects on other areas of the body. In fact, some of the areas of the body that can be affected by TMJ problems may surprise you! In this post, Dr. Ivan Stein, a New Jersey TMJ specialist, sheds light on some of the lesser-known […]
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) is far from rare; according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, between 5 and 12 percent of the population is affected by the disease. Certain groups of people are more likely than others to develop TMD, due to genetic, hormonal and environmental factors. In this post, New […]
If you are affected by temporomandibular joint disease, or TMD, you may struggle with near constant pain or discomfort in and around your jaw. Sometimes this pain can make everyday tasks like eating or brushing your teeth challenging. But keeping up oral hygiene is very important. Becoming lax with brushing and flossing may lead to […]
Thanks to the latest advances in TMJ medicine, there are a number of minimally invasive treatment options that have proven to be successful in alleviating TMJ pain and even help patients avoid more invasive treatments like surgery. In this blog post, West Orange dentist and TMJ specialist Dr. Stein explains why less is sometimes better […]
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