If you have recently been diagnosed with temporomandibular jaw (TMJ) disorder (TMD), you may be wondering, “What’s next?” In addition to seeking treatment from a board certified dentist who specializes in TMJ treatment, there are several things you can do to manage your TMD. In this blog post, Dr. Ivan Stein of Headache & TMJ […]
Sources show that a growing number of teenagers and young adults (age 18 to 25) have reported symptoms or pain related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). This has led to some people perceiving TMD as a younger generation disorder. But the truth is, TMD can affect anyone and can occur at any age. In […]
If you suffer from temporomandibular jaw (TMJ) disorder (TMD), you are aware of the jaw joint and mouth related pain and symptoms that the condition causes. But did you know TMD is linked to other health problems? In this blog post, Dr. Ivan Stein of the Headache & TMJ Center of New Jersey takes a […]
Ear pain is characterized by a sharp, dull or burning pain in one or both ears. While ear pain is typically not life-threatening, it can be quite disorienting and bothersome. A common misconception holds that most ear pain is caused by an infection. However, a more common cause of ear pain is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) […]
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 […]
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 […]
This post was updated 10-25-2018 Most celebrities go to great lengths to maintain a glamorous image of health, wealth and vitality. It is surprising (and unfortunate) to learn that any star is suffering from a health problem, especially one as relatively unknown and misunderstood as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Dr. Ivan F. Stein and the […]
If you suffer from repeated headaches, you are probably desperate to find and eradicate the root of the problem. Chronic headaches can be debilitating, and rob you of your quality of life. However, without properly identifying the cause of your headache, you could waste time on ineffective treatment methods, or wind up taking dangerous, unnecessary […]
Just like any other joint, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is vulnerable to trauma or a fracture. Blunt force may injure/break/dislocate the TMJ directly; or, the muscles around the TMJ can become injured, which puts additional stress on the TMJ. In either scenario, the trauma to the TMJ may eventually lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). […]
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