Michigan Cosmetic, General & Sedation Dentistry In many cases, people choose to deal with chronic headaches by taking medications. Unfortunately, headaches that occur several times a month often indicate a more serious underlying problem – one that clearly cannot be corrected with analgesics. If you are tired of simply addressing the pain of headaches without… Read More »
One of the most frustrating things for our patients in Grand Rapids is that TMJ symptoms are easily confused with symptoms of other conditions. The signs of TMJ can be chalked up to a number of other causes, and that makes it tempting to avoid seeing the dentist to have your jaw and bite alignment… Read More »
Temporomandibular joint disorder (also referred to as TMJ or TMD) is a common condition that can cause recurring, migraine-like headaches and other painful symptoms. Yet it is often misdiagnosed by physicians who lack training in the field of neuromuscular dentistry. The Grand Rapids dentists at A Life of Smiles have extensive experience helping patients find… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 4 On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… relief from TMJ Recurring neck pain, headaches, jaw tension, and mouth soreness may be symptoms of a serious disorder called TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. TMJ encompasses many jaw misalignment problems and affects millions of Americans.… Read More »
