When you get up to walk across the room, do your hips, knees or back pop, creak or crack? If they do, you might want to call your doctor, as these noises are a sign of osteoarthritis in your joints. But, what about when your jaw pops, creaks or cracks?…
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Laughing too hard can mean a bellyache, tears streaming down the cheeks and the inability to catch your breath, but can laughing too hard mean the risk of dislocating your jaw? Maybe. According to a recent article in Entertainment Times of India, this is just what happened to a Chinese…
The symptoms and side effects of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can make those who suffer from the condition absolutely miserable. The pain itself can make people seek out different treatments and solutions to end the pain, discomfort and dysfunction. One unusual solution? Botulinum toxin type A – most commonly…
Bad posture is a pretty easy habit to fall into and a tough habit to break. Think about it: How much time are you spending hunched in front of a screen or a keyboard at work or just hanging out on the couch scrolling on your phone? Holding your body…
One in four people are living with the pain and other uncomfortable symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder. Chew on that a minute – if you can. Temporomandibular disorder – also known as TMD – can make it difficult to chew and talk. This is because the condition affects the jaw…
Millennials are sleeping less and experiencing more stress than other generations – and this stress is manifesting itself in the form of temporomandibular joint disorder, according to a recent article published in Philly Voice. Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJD or TMD, develops when the temporomandibular joints – also…
When you think of wisdom teeth, the first thing you probably think of is having them removed. That’s natural – many people have their wisdom teeth taken out long before the teeth break through their gums because these teeth, known as third molars, are impacted or blocked from erupting. Those…
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced a dizzy spell or two in your lifetime. In most cases, dizziness goes away quickly and could be caused by getting up too fast, the position you’re laying in, being tired or having low blood sugar. But, what if it doesn’t go…
If your teeth are noticeably crooked or crowded, you probably have sought out or thought about seeking out orthodontic treatment to correct the issue. But, what if you have a deep bite? Many people are not aware of what a ‘deep bite’ is or that it can be a problem,…
The side effects of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) often include pain and stiffness in the jaw, headaches, and loud creaking and popping when you open and close your jaw, eat or talk. But one of the symptoms of TMD – and a scary one at that – is locked jaw. While…