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Jaw Clicking: Causes and Treatments

BlogJuly 22, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Definition of Jaw Clicking Jaw clicking refers to the audible clicking or popping sound that occurs when the jaw is moved, typically while chewing, talking, or yawning. This phenomenon is often associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders but can have various other causes. Relevance and Importance Jaw clicking occurs in about 30-40% of adults and…

TMJ disorders and your bite: is there a relationship?

BlogJuly 10, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

For the majority of patients suffering from TMJ disorders, there is no relationship between their dental health and their bite (dental occlusion) and the health of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). TMJ disorders and your bite: it's a myth. The myth of TMJ disorders being caused by bite started in the 1960s, when studies looked at bite…

What Is Tinnitus?

Blog, HealthMarch 12, 2024823Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tinnitus is a condition where you suffer from ringing, buzzing, or other noises in your ears when there's no external sound causing it. It can be bothersome and can adversely affect quality of life. Most of the time, tinnitus is due to a disorder or pathology in the ear structures but in a small subset…

Mouthguards

BlogJanuary 29, 2024998Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bite-plates, Oral appliances, Occlusal appliances, Occlusal orthotics Mouthguards are commonly used to protect or "guard" the teeth, jaw and other structures of the face and head. Most commonly, mouthguards are made to protect teeth. They can go over the top teeth or bottom and typically should cover all the teeth. There are no clear scientific studies…

What Can Cause TMJ Disorder?

Blog, HealthJanuary 29, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Guide to Navigating TMJ Disorder Severe cases of TMJ disorders can involve jaw pain, clicking, and a constant feeling like your face is in a vice grip. These are just some of the unpleasant realities of TMJ disorder, a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where your jawbone connects to your skull. But…

Vitamin B12 injections in Temporomandibular Disorders

Blog, Health, NewsJuly 14, 20236KViews 44Likes 0Comments

V Vitamin B12 is a well-known vitamin for heart and cognitive health but it can also help in pain states including TMJ disorders. Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs in about 15% of the population and oral supplementation is often an easy solution. The association between TMJ disorders and vitamin B12 deficiency is unclear so it is…

Jaw Locking and Occlusal Orthotic

BlogNovember 13, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

J Jaw locking usually implies that the jaw joint is stuck either open or closed. Closed jaw locking (when someone is unable to open the jaw sufficiently) is the common variety. It is usually preceded by jaw clicking. Fortunately, majority of patients who suffer from clicking do not have jaw locking. Jaw clicking occurs…

Long COVID19 and TMJ disorders – a case study

Blog, NewsAugust 15, 20223KViews 48Likes 0Comments

S Susan is a 59-year-old female who started having jaw pain and headaches at about 12-15 months. She suffered from COVID early last year and since then has been having dizziness, ear fullness, jaw pain and headaches. Initially, she thought her symptoms would go away but her symptoms have gradually worsened. Her fever and…