temporomandibular

A young woman smiling with her hand on her ear and seeking a general dentist.

More than 50 million Americans are living with a form of tinnitus. Commonly known as ringing in the ears, this condition often impacts an individual’s quality of life. Some statistics show that the disease affects one in every 10 adults across the nation, and episodes, on average, can last more…

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system condition that affects around 10 million Americans each year. Parkinson’s causes changes in the muscles and nerves, which can make muscles rigid and cause tremors and problems with movement. The disease has no cure, and to make matters even more complicated, a new…

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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,…

A woman holding a red hot water bottle in bed.

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…