Suffering from jaw pain? You may have TMJ/TMD. Check out our dental blog to learn more about this disorder and how TMJ therapy could help!
It’s not always easy for patients to know if they grind their teeth at night, especially if there’s no one around to hear the sound of their teeth grinding together. However, there are a few key indicators that you can watch out for if you suspect that you may be grinding your teeth. Our team […]
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw, wondering what happened overnight to make it feel that way? Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can cause permanent damage to your smile. Luckily, there’s a way to protect your teeth even when you’re fast asleep: nightguards. While most people associate mouthguards with contact sports, you can also […]
TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, is an issue that may arise if you grind or clench your teeth. However, genetics may play a role, and sometimes, the cause is unknown. The condition can cause you pain and even limit how wide you may open your mouth. At Three Creek Dentistry, serving Derwood, MD, […]
If you wake up suffering from jaw pain, you aren’t alone. An estimated 10 percent of adults wake up with tension in the jaw. Facial pain, neck tension, and headaches upon waking can be due to a number of causes. Bruxism, or chronic teeth clenching, is often the culprit. If you’re curious about why your […]
So much about TMJ and TMD is about tightness, stress and locking. At Three Creek Dentistry, we’d like to unlock some of the confusion surrounding TMJ and TMD, so you can find relief and freedom for your jaw pain that you may be experiencing. What is TMJ? TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is located on each side […]