While sitting upright in a firm chair, gently close your mouth and teeth. A slipped disc in your jaw can cause painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related problems, including a “popping” noise that originates inside the jaw joint. Surgery is often used to treat TMJ. Disc repositioning is...
Crooked teeth can be more difficult to clean, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Misaligned teeth can also make it harder to chew, causing headaches, shoulder or back pain, and even temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Orthodontic treatments use a range of devices to gently guide the...
Facial pain Tense and stiff facial and jaw muscles Frequent episodes of migraines and headaches Broken or Dislocated jaw Locked jaw Jaw popping because of TMJ Enlarged chewing muscles Damage to the inside of the cheek Constant sleep disruption ...
In a few kids, their night time clenching and grinding can be extreme enough to wear out the enameled surface of the teeth, chip teeth, cause sensitivity to cold and hot stimuli, and can easily result in severe jaw issues and facial pain, such as temporomandibular joint disease (TMJ). ...