When you bite and chew your food, speak, smile, or laugh, the joints that control your jaw’s movement should operate smoothly. Known as temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, they’re meant to move together, at the same time and to the same degree, every time your bite moves. If you experience a popping or clicking sensation in… Read more »
Category: TMJ Treatment Syosset LI NY
What Actually Causes TMJ Disorder?
When you practice consistently good hygiene and keep up with regular preventive dental visits, you have a very good chance of preventing some of the most common dental health concerns. Things like tooth decay, gum disease, and chronic bad breath can all stem from excessive plaque and tartar buildup. However, not every challenge that your… Read more »
Tips for Jaw Pain Relief (Before Seeking TMJ Treatment)
TMJ disorder is one of the most common causes for chronic jaw pain. In many cases, the only way to relieve it is to diagnose your condition so your dentist can design a customized treatment plan to correct it. In minor cases, however, you may be able to temporarily relieve the pain in your jaws… Read more »
How Your Dentist Treats TMJ Disorder
As the hinges upon which your jaw opens and closes, your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) largely dictate how well your bite functions. When the joints are damaged or forced out of alignment, the impeded movement can generate debilitating levels of discomfort. For many patients, restoring symmetry to their bites can help relieve the discomfort that stems… Read more »
What TMJ Disorder Feels Like
Your smile’s appearance is an important aspect of your dental health, as are the health of your teeth and the integrity of your gum tissues. However, the way your bite functions is also a vital part of your oral health, and patients who experience TMJ disorder often experience difficulty opening and closing their mouths. Because… Read more »
Questions About TMJ Disorder
Finding answers to questions about TMJ disorder isn’t always as simple as finding answers about cavities or gum disease. TMJ disorder isn’t as common as these issues, and because its causes and symptoms vary widely, it is often misdiagnosed or disregarded as a non-issue. Yet, if you suffer from TMJ disorder, then its symptoms and… Read more »
The Link Between Jaw Pain And Headaches
While headaches are typically felt at the top of your head, the pain could actually be coming from your jaw. The jaw structure is connected to the skull by two temporomandibular joints – acting just like hinges, these joints allow your jaw to open and close for daily functions like speaking and chewing. When problems… Read more »
Long Island Dentist Explains the Connection Between TMJ Disorder and Fibromyalgia
Did you know that patients who are diagnosed with fibromyalgia commonly have temporomandibular joint dysfunction as well? According to research administered by the National Institutes of Health, fibromyalgia patients have a high incidence of TMJ disorder and exhibit classic TMJ symptoms such as clicking or popping sounds during mouth movement and facial pain. Fibromyalgia Information… Read more »
TMJ Disorder Treatment in Long Island
Do you suffer from unexplained headaches or facial pain? Do you clench or grind your teeth when stressed? TMJ dysfunction can severely impact your quality of life and your oral health. Fortunately, patients with TMJ disorder have non-invasive treatment options. Our talented general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Kobak offers comfortable TMJ treatments. Information about… Read more »
