The Mystery of TMJ Disorder Explained!

Have you ever heard of temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly referred to as TMJ disorder or TMD? If not, you are not alone. Despite its significant impact on daily life for those who suffer from it, TMJ disorder remains poorly understood, partly because of the very little training in this field that many healthcare professionals receive. The prevalence of temporomandibular joint... read more »

TMD From a Woman’s Perspective

Believe it or not, most of the research out there shows that women are more prone to TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) issues than men. There are a few theories on this that might be interesting to investigate. First of all, women are regarded as generally being more sensitive than men and even more nurturing. This might explain why they would feel... read more »

Considerations When You Have TMD

Most of us who have TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) ask our doctors what restrictions we have to endure when wearing appliances in our mouths. One of the first things to consider is what to eat. There is actually a recipe book dedicated to just that purpose! Basically, if you are wearing ALF appliances, then you have the usual turbos on the... read more »