The problem with nightguards
Many patients show symptoms of wear on their teeth which indicates that they may be grinding their teeth. Many offices prescribe a nightguard to wear during sleep to protect the teeth by acting as a b...
The Science Behind Chewing
The temporomandibular joint(TMJ) is similar to a Class 3 lever in that it acts as the fulcrum when you chew. Therefore, when you wear down your teeth by having a bad bite(malocclusion), you can exert ...
TMJ without pain
If you have any noises, or your jaw gets stuck when you open or close, it can indicate a TMJ problem. Pain is not always a symptom, and if ignored can make it worse over time. The absence of pain usua...
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TMJ and how it affects airway
Many patients with TMJ symptoms tend to have jaws that are very far back in the temporomandibular joint. This is especially critical to evaluate in a developing child as narrow and undeveloped jaws ca...
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