What kind of toothache will call for a treatment from your dentist? One thing that should worry you is if a toothache persists for an extended period of time. Lingering pain could be a consequence of a tooth suffering from advanced decay, or the byproduct of an injury or infection. If you fail to have […]
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A persistent pain in your jaw joints can give routine tasks like biting, chewing, and speaking a frustrating degree of difficulty. If you are suffering from TMJ dysfunction, you may find it harder to move your jaw at all, while also experiencing pain in the joints, as well as in your face, neck, and head. […]
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The start of your day can set the tone for the rest of it. Waking up with dental soreness, or pain in your face and neck, can be a less than pleasant experience. You may find that discomfort persists through the rest of your day, making you uncomfortable and irritable. If you are waking up […]
Waking up with a tender, aching jaw can certainly lead to a bad day. Unfortunately, for patients who do not address chronic jaw pains, the consequences can be more lasting, and more troublesome. Patients who suffer from a teeth grinding habit are putting constant pressure on their jaw joints throughout the night, while also putting […]
When you wake up with pain in your teeth and jaws in the mornings, you may be dealing with the consequences of bruxism. People who habitually find themselves experiencing this type of discomfort may be unaware that they are grinding their teeth while sleep. It should be noted that this condition, bruxism, can lead to […]
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You might be looking forward to your favorite meal for lunch or dinner, but ongoing problems with your jaw can diminish this experience. After all, imagine trying to work your way through biting and chewing when your jaw motions are stiff, or limited. In some cases, jaw problems will worsen until you are finding it […]
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Dealing with bruxism means dealing with chronic jaw pain, and facing the risk of significant dental damage. Because people affected by bruxism are grinding their teeth unconsciously, you may not immediately link ongoing issues like facial pain and dental sensitivity with this issue. What you should know is that patients often grind their teeth at […]
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Many dental health issues can be identified by how they make your teeth and/or gums look. For instance, a cavity might create a discolored area on your tooth, and gum disease can make some teeth look longer by causing your gums to recede. Habitually grinding your teeth (bruxism) can gradually change your smile’s appearance, as […]
Do you wake up every morning with a stiff and achy jaw? You may clench and grind while you sleep (brux), or you may be suffering from a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. Not only can TMJ disorders be caused by bruxing, bruxing can also be a symptom of a TMJ. Bruxing is much easier to […]
TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) and bruxing, the chronic gnashing or grinding and clenching of your teeth, can often be related. TMJ can lead to bruxing and bruxing can lead to TMJ. Both can lead to pain and tension in facial muscles, jaw joints, head, neck, and shoulders, and bruxing can lead to severely worn and/or […]
