Understanding the Impact of TMJ on Your Health
As a bioesthetic dentist, I understand how frustrating it is when your jaw doesn’t work properly. I’ve seen the discomfort and confusion it causes in patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues. What many people don’t realize is that the TMJ does more than just help you chew and speak. Moreover it is also […]
A Surprising Connection Between Your Airways and Your TMJ
Have you ever wondered if your breathing might be connected to the discomfort you feel in your jaw? As a bioesthetic dentist in Burlington, I’ve seen firsthand how these two seemingly unrelated areas of the body can influence each other. Your airways and TMJ joints share a delicate balance that, when disrupted, can lead to a […]
Is My Jaw Trying to Tell Me Something? Signs of TMJ Disorder
We all know the frustration of a nagging pain. But when that pain settles in your jaw, it can be particularly confusing. Is it a toothache? Sinus trouble? Maybe even an earache? It’s entirely possible the culprit is a problem with your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. You Don’t Have to Struggle with TMJ Dysfunction As […]
How TMJ Disorder Creates Problems for Teeth and Gums
According to Chittenden Dental in Burlington the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull allowing you to open and close your mouth, chew food, and speak. However, when this joint becomes dysfunctional, it can lead to a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD). TMJ Creates Problems with Chewing […]
Is Your TMJ out of Alignment?
If your teeth aren’t coming together like they used to, it could have something to do with your TMJ or temporomandibular joints. TMJD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder which is often referred to as TMD, or TMJ. Your temporomandibular joint is what hinges your lower jaw into your upper jaw. With that being said, it […]