How Is TMJ Disorder Diagnosed?

Do You Have TMJ?

Many health conditions and other factors can potentially be the cause of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, or TMD. For instance, TMD can be the result of arthritis, whiplash from a car accident, a misaligned bite or orthodontic work, among several other possibilities. For this reason, TMD is often difficult to diagnose. The TMJ dentists at […]

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Foods to Eat If Your Jaw Hurts

TMJ-Friendly Foods

This post was updated on 10-25-2018 If you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you know how painful it can be to chew certain foods. There are many possible TMJ treatment options to help alleviate the pain caused by TMJ disorder (TMD). One such treatment option is to modify your diet to see what affect […]

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The Typical TMJ Disorder Patient

TMJ Disorder Patient

The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the hinged joint that connects your jaw to your skull. Any problems with the TMJ, as well as any problems with the muscles and ligaments surrounding the TMJ, are collectively referred to as TMJ disorder, or TMD. Sometimes, when TMD symptoms occur, the actual cause of the TMD is […]

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Can Injuries Cause TMJ Disorder?

TMJ related to Injuries

Many people mistakenly refer to problems with their jaw as “TMJ.” However, “TMJ” actually stands for “temporomandibular joint,” or the hinged joint in the jaw that connects the skull’s temporal bone to the lower jaw. The TMJ allows the jaw to move up and down and side to side. Most problems related to the TMJ […]

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Exploring TMD Treatment Options

Woman Learning About TMD Treatment

At Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey, West Orange TMJ dentist Dr. Ivan F. Stein treats disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in the jaw. TMJ disorder, or TMD, may be caused by a variety of factors (e.g., teeth grinding, dental work, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), but is most often characterized by a damaged dental […]

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Can TMJ Disorder Cause Back Pain?

TMJ and Back Pain

“TMJ” refers to the temporomandibular joint, the hinged joint in the jaw that allows us to open and close our mouths. Any dysfunction of the TMJ can be referred to as TMJ disorder, or TMD. TMD has many possible causes, including a misaligned bite, trauma to the TMJ, grinding or clenching the teeth (bruxism) and […]

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5 Tips to Alleviate Stress, Which Is Often at the Root of TMD

Sunlight Helps Stress and Thus TMD

Many individuals will agree that stress is a part of daily life. Juggling your work and home life as well as trying to find the time to exercise, eat healthy, give back to the community and still have time for social events can be difficult. Unfortunately, chronic stress can lead to a range of symptoms, […]

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How to Prevent TMJ

Ways to Prevent TMJ

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 […]

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Exercises to Help You Stop Grinding Your Teeth

Blond with Bruxism pain

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 […]

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Unexpected Side Effects of TMJ

Effects of TMJ

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 […]

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