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Help! My Jaw Won’t Close!

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/D) is a medical condition where the temporomandibular joint of the jaw becomes misaligned and causes pain throughout the face, head, neck and even the back. Patients...

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Try These Stretches for TMJ Disorder Relief

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

It’s a widely known fact that sometimes when our bodies ache, stretching can go a long way toward reducing pain naturally. That’s why so many people find relief using things...

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Not All Dental Floss Is Created Equal

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Flossing your teeth is kind of like taking out the trash: It’s time consuming, it’s not always pleasant, but you’ve got to do it if you want a clean, healthy...

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Stress Relievers for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Sufferers

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Studies have shown that if you have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, leading a stressful life can make your symptoms a lot worse. Unfortunately for most of us, stress is a...

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The Link Between Posture and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

When you have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder), it can sometimes feel like everything hurts. From your jaw to your ears, teeth, head, neck and even back and shoulders, pain...

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Losing Weight Benefits More Than Just the Waistline

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

You already know that maintaining a healthy body weight is key to living a long, active life, and that losing weight can help prevent myriad illnesses, from diabetes to heart...

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The TMJ Disorder, Systemic Sclerosis Connection

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

If you’ve never heard of the connective tissue disorder systemic sclerosis before, you’re not alone. That’s because fewer than 5,000 cases of the extremely rare autoimmune disease – for which...

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Can This Ear Device Really Help with TMJ Disorder?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

A recent article in an Irish newspaper is causing quite a stir here in the United States for claiming that a new form of ear insert can alleviate some of...

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Fibromyalgia, TMD Gain Awareness from a Famous Face

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

When pop musician Lady Gaga was forced to back out of her appearance at Brazil’s Rock in Rio concert last year due to what she described as “severe pain,” her...

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The Surprising Places TMJD Pain Can Show

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, back aches or neck pain? Do you grind your teeth, or hear a clicking or popping sound when you speak, chew or open and...

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