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, what the signs are that you may have it, as well as how to treat it. What Is Sleep Apnea? As defined by the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is… 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
The splint is designed for palliative use only…it cannot achieve a “cure”. A splint is made from a variable thickness of plastic that is non-measured. Typically it is worn on either the upper or lower arch at night. The patient is discouraged from chewing any foods that challenge the muscles and from opening wide to… 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
Most TMJ sufferers have been dealing with the pain and symptoms for many years. Usually it starts out with one or two symptoms and gets worse as the years go by. The pain and discomfort can affect day to day life in a very negative way. Some people become withdrawn because it hurts to open… Read More
While walking promotes cardiovascular health it does not help strengthen or attain the best postural position for the head and neck. Proper alignment of the neck and back depends on the proper and consistent range of motion exercises to attain muscular strength and stability These exercises will let the head go back to its rightful… Read More
