What is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the correction of malpositioned teeth and bite patterns. A dentist will recommend you to an orthodontist to be evaluated and treated. Their goal is to improve the appearance of your smile and bite by working with the teeth. Some common issues treated by… Read More
Overview Karen discovered Dr. Insolera and the TMJ & Sleep Center after suffering from a crossbite for years. The crossbite developed over time, and Karen was visiting massage therapists to help with the pain brought on by poor posture. After being told multiple times by other doctors that she needed jaw surgery, TMJ & Sleep… Read More
When thinking about TMJ treatment, most people tend to think of it as an “adult issue.” However, it is extremely beneficial to try and identify these issues at a younger age, if possible. The sooner treatment starts, the more you can avoid problems later in life. The impact of TMJ in children can hinder their development… Read More
Should You go to Physical Therapy for TMJ Treatment? When going through treatment for your TMJ, you learn up front it takes commitment from you to get the best results. You have a treatment plan that involves wearing orthotics, doing certain exercises, and maybe even seeing a physical therapist or chiropractor. It can be a… Read More
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
Before you start your journey to a pain-free life, let’s meet your guide. A seminar in Atlantic City New Jersey, on the effects the jaw and bite have on the spine, became a career defining moment for Dr Insolera. Setting him on his lifelong mission and decade’s long commitment to helping people have a healthier,… Read More
What is an Orthotic, and How Long Do I Have to Wear It? While being treated for TMJ, you will be measured for a custom orthotic. This neuromuscular orthotic works to move your jaw back to its correct position, through functional movement/measure of your muscles. If you are being treated at TMJ and Sleep Center,… 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
