tmj

Blog Nov 22 9

November Is TMJ Awareness Month

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, TMJ

We know that many of our patients are preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, but during November, we also recognize TMJ Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and support those who suffer from this condition and how to find relief and treatment solutions. TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which is responsible for opening and closing the jaw. You may also hear the term TMD, which refers to temporomandibular joint disorder. Many people use TMJ and TMD interchangeably, referring to the same condition. Patients with this condition can experience:

November Is TMJ Awareness Month Read More »

Britt Blog 1200x630 (3)

What Not To Do When You Have TMD

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, TMJ

Do you routinely suffer from discomfort in your jaw or experience frequent headaches and migraines? If so, you may have a common condition known as TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This condition arises when the jaw joint, muscles in the jaw and face, and facial nerves that control the movement of the jaw become misaligned, injured, or inflamed. We offer treatments to help this condition; however, certain habits could be creating or adding to the discomfort you may be experiencing. Read on to learn if you are making your TMD symptoms worse.

What Not To Do When You Have TMD Read More »

Britt Email how stress can affect your oral health 1200x630 V1

How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, TMJ

Are you feeling a sense of unease or stress in your life that you have never experienced before? It is safe to say that the past year has been rather difficult. Life for many has been in a constant state of change, including working from home, students learning virtually, travel restrictions, among many other hardships. You may be aware of the physical and mental difficulties that can arise from added stress in your life, but do you know that your oral health is at risk as well? Continue reading to learn about oral conditions that can arise from added stress in your daily life.

How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health Read More »

monthlys blog britt jaw pain 1200 x 630

Act Early When It Comes To Jaw Pain

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, TMJ

We often take our health for granted until something doesn’t work properly or we are in pain. Swallowing and opening and closing your mouth are everyday activities — facilitated by the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — that you probably don’t even think about. Your TMJ is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint becomes inflamed, it causes pain in your jaw as well as your face, neck and head, and makes eating and speaking difficult. This disorder is known as TMD, or temporomandibular disorder. It can affect your ability to do simple things such as talk, chew, and yawn.

Act Early When It Comes To Jaw Pain Read More »

Britt Blog 10 2019

Do You Suffer From Migraine Headaches?

Dental Articles, Lancaster & Britt, TMJ

If you suffer from migraine headaches, no one needs to tell you how debilitating and painful they can be. Like many others who experience these painful headaches, you may have lost time from work and had to miss family outings and other important life events while you stay at home until the pain has passed. Migraines can have a variety of causes, but you may be surprised to learn about one unexpected cause. Read on to learn more.

Do You Suffer From Migraine Headaches? Read More »

Britt Blog 10 2017

Got Jaw Pain?

TMJ

Do you ever experience unexplainable jaw pain? Maybe headaches that just don’t seem to go away? Do you hear a clicking or popping sound in your jaw when you speak or eat? Worst of all, do you ever find your jaw locked or limited in movement? Don’t despair; even if other medical professionals haven’t been

Got Jaw Pain? Read More »

Logo emblem

Accessibility Toolbar