Learn About the TMJ Treatment Process If you decide to move forward with TMJ treatment, it’s important to understand the process and time commitment involved. Free Cure Consult The first step towards a pain-free life is coming to TMJ and Sleep Center for a free cure consult. Here, Dr. Insolera will perform an initial assessment,… Read More
When you think about TMJ, it’s common to just think about jaw pain. However, if you look at an anatomy book, you will notice that the jaw muscles connect to the head, neck, shoulder, back and chest, so that everything is connected. Keep reading for more information about how TMJ affects the entire body. Forward… Read More
What is an Orthotic, and How Long Do I Have to Wear It? While being treated for TMJ, you may be measured for a custom orthotic. This neuromuscular orthotic works to move your jaw back to its correct position, and make sure that it stays there. If you are being treated at TMJ and Sleep… Read More
For many with jaw pain, the goal of a doctor’s visit is some kind of temporary relief – some kind of medication to ease the pain even if only for the short-term… However, many are not aware that TMJ pain isn’t a lifetime sentence. At TMJ and Sleep Center, we aim to find you more… Read More
Forward head posture is not widely talked about, but it is not uncommon. In fact, it is estimated that about two thirds of the population may have it. Not sure what forward head posture is? As the name suggests, it is when the head is leaning forward, instead of being properly aligned with the spine…. Read More
Sleep apnea can be quite common, and it might be what is making you feel tired all the time. Here’s a look at what sleep apnea is, some of the symptoms, and how to treat it. What Is Sleep Apnea? As defined by the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when a… Read More
TMJoint disease is the improper position or placement of the lower jaw into the joint capsule of the skull, called the Tempero Mandubular Joint (TMJ). This jaw position is dictated by your teeth when they come together. It is in families due to their genetics where deep bites, over bites, under bites, and crowded teeth… Read More
TMJ syndrome, or temporomandibular joint syndrome, occurs when there is damage to your temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to our skull. This joint rubbing together can cause intense pain in the jaw, back, neck, and other places. Fortunately, there are treatments and ways stop the behaviors that could have caused this syndrome. TMJ syndrome… Read More
Treating TMJ with a Splint vs. Orthotic When it comes to relieving pain for your TMJ, it can be done by finding temporary relief, or working towards a cure. Out of the many treatment types, using a splint vs. orthotic are popular options. Learn more about each and what they can do for you. Splint… Read More
We have many patients that arrive at our clinic suffering from pain for years and years. It is very common to hear “how come nobody told me about this sooner?” And the answer is because TMJ dysfunction mimics many other illnesses and can easily be confused with such diagnoses as migraines, anxiety, depression, arthritis, Fibromyalgia… Read More
