TMJ

Let’s Break It Down Part 1- Demystifying a TMJ Diagnosis

Let’s Break It Down Part 1- Demystifying a TMJ Diagnosis

“TMJ” as I have discussed before can encompass a lot of different things. I am going to hit some of the highlights of the most common things I see in my practice that can fall under the diagnostic heading of “TMJ Disorder.” Disorders of the joint itself Disorders of the muscles in the head/neck Neuropathic…

Why is My Jaw So Noisy?

Why is My Jaw So Noisy?

Jaw popping is a prevalent and common condition. There are a number of reasons why a jaw may start popping- almost all of those reasons are trauma related. It can be a big trauma- like an accident (car accident, hit to the face, falling on your chin) or can be microtrauma (orthodontic treatment, clenching/grinding your…