TMJ disorder is a general term used to describe discomfort or dysfunction in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. It can be attributed to several potential factors. The primary cause of your TMJ disorder symptoms will influence the treatment strategy that Dr. Chase Bennett advocates. Grinding your teeth at night can also cause inflammation… Read more »
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Grinding Your Teeth at Night Can Chip Teeth and Contribute to TMJ Disorder
Unresolved chronic stress can cause some people to clench their jaw and grind their teeth while sleeping. This condition, which is also known as bruxism can lead to several different oral health problems. Early on the excess tension on the biting surfaces of your teeth can cause significant chips and dental fractures. If the damaged… Read more »
The Contributing Factors of TMJ Disorder Can Influence the Necessary Treatment Methods
Distress, discomfort, or dysfunction in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw can have an impact on your overall quality of life. Inflammation and physical defects in these joints can lead to the condition known as TMJ disorder. Initial symptoms can include a dull ache in your temples or the area in front of the… Read more »
A Quality Night Guard Can Help Treat TMJ Disorder and Chipped Teeth
Most adults that grind their teeth do so as a result of stress. Chronic night grinding can pose multiple threats to your mouth. The unnatural forces exerted by grinding your teeth can cause your bite pattern to meet improperly and result in chips on one or more teeth. Even if the chip doesn’t give you… Read more »
Treating TMJ Disorder Might Require a Two-Stage Approach
Your temporomandibular joints hinge your jaw, and work in concert with ligaments and muscles to allow you to open your mouth, chew food, and speak. These sophisticated ball and socket joints also have a small cartilage disk to allow the joints to slip a little while you grind tough foods. TMJ disorder is a blanket… Read more »
