12 Days of Christmas – Day 2 On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me… two wonderful dentists from the same family! Whether gathering around a Christmas tree or a Menorah, the festivities of the season are filled with friends and family. We celebrate that spirit today and we feature the… Read More »
Bruxism is the medical term referring to the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws. It’s a condition that affects many people though not many are aware of the problem. You can clench and grind without knowing it. Bruxism often occurs during sleep though it can take place any time of day. The cause… Read More »
Severe headaches, recurring neck pain, jaw tension.. these are just a few of the serious—and painful—symptoms that can occur with temporomandibular joint disease (TMD or TMJ). Millions of people suffer from the disorder and are very familiar with the pain and discomfort it can cause. Treatment is available, yet too many people wait to have… Read More »
That’s a question we hear a lot. Here are the definitions and how the two terms differ: TMJ TMJ is an abbreviation for the anatomical term temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular is the joint formed where the upper jaw (maxillary) and lower (mandible) jaw meet. The joints are comprised of muscles, tendons, and bones and they… Read More »
