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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 »
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is a complex and sensitive area of the body that plays a significant role in our daily lives. This small joint, located in front of each ear, allows us to open and close our mouths, chew food, speak and even yawn. Despite its importance, many people are unaware of the significance of the TMJ and... read more »
When a person smiles, all sorts of good things happen to them and those around them. In the realm of treating TMD patients, so many of these people have been hurting for so very long that it is often difficult just to get a slight grin out of them. These are the people that need the smile the most! The... read more »
Dear Readers, yes, tongue exercises are really a thing. It’s called myofunctional therapy. What you do is you learn how to stretch and move the tongue in different directions so it does not get flaccid (limp) over time, and this keeps the airway more open because the adjacent muscles will tend to be in better shape! So, think of it... read more »
In the past, it was quite common for an orthodontist to order extractions of perfectly good teeth to make the process of moving teeth and creating space with the use of braces easier. So many children are now presenting with narrow arches and crowded teeth that it made sense (somewhat) to remove the crowded teeth, thus allowing the orthodontic work... read more »