TMJ, also referred to as TMD, stands for “Temporomandibular Joint Disorder,” and millions of people have it. The symptoms of TMJ are numerous and affect many different parts of the body. Since TMJ is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for many years, many people with TMJ never seek TMJ treatment in Burkburnett, Texas. There are [...]
April is Stress Awareness Month. It reminds us that we need to practice stress management and reduction throughout the year to avoid unpleasant feelings and health complications. When you’re stressed, you feel anxious, moody, and like you aren’t doing a good enough job at whatever you’re doing. There are many stress-related health complications: heart [...]
We’ve noticed that quite a few misconceptions are going around about TMJ disorder. Maybe you have TMJ, or perhaps a loved one does, but either way, we know how important it is for you to be informed and “in the know” about this disorder, its symptoms, and consequences if left untreated. [...]
When learning about TMJ you often discover that teeth grinding or bruxism is a common symptom. While You can have both TMJ and bruxism together, they can also occur independently. What is TMJ? TMD (commonly called TMJ) is an acronym for “temporomandibular joint disorder.” This is a disorder where the misalignment of your [...]
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) links from the jawbone to your skull. It’s like a sliding hinge, with a joint on each side of your jaw, near your ears. When someone suffers from a TMJ disorder, they deal with muscle pain in the jaw. This illness can also affect your jaw movement. Do [...]
