TMJ and Other Causes of Video Game Headaches
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why does my head hurt when I play video games?” or “Can playing video games cause migraines?” Is playing video games giving you or your kids headaches? The causes [...]
7 Foods that Trigger Headaches
If you experience migraines frequently, you know exactly how painful they are. If there is anything you can do to avoid them, you’re likely doing them. One thing that can trigger a migraine is [...]
Are your Frequent Headaches Actually TMJ?
June is National Migraine Awareness Month! As a way to bring awareness, we thought it would be helpful to put out information about one of the . At Smile Columbia Dentistry in Columbia, [...]
Are Screens Causing Your Headaches?
These days, we spend more and more time looking at screens. For many of us, screens are the way we work. But screens are also the way we play. From working on a computer, watching [...]
How Does Bruxism Affect Your Teeth?
With the stress of the world going on right now, you might find yourself waking up to your teeth clenched together. You might also wake up to a sore jaw and highly sensitive teeth. [...]
With Hay Fever Season Come Headaches
As the season changes and spring spreads across the country, it’s time for all the trees, grasses, and flowers to start to bloom. And while springtime is a lovely sight for most, it also comes [...]
How the Stress of COVID-19 Can Cause a TMJ Flare Up
TMJ disorder can suddenly flare up in people who never experienced symptoms before, especially during stressful times. With COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, stress levels are higher than ever. Unfortunately, stress is one of the main causes of [...]
Scalloped Tongue May Be a Symptom of Bad Bite
A scalloped tongue is when your tongue has half-circle indentations around the edge. Scalloped tongue causes are usually when your tongue presses up against your teeth, either constantly or regularly, pressing the shape of [...]
Ringing Ears? Is it TMJ or Tinnitus?
If you’ve ever attended a loud concert and stood near a speaker without wearing any ear protection, it’s likely you left the concert with ringing ears. This occurrence is referred to as tinnitus. On [...]
These 5 Causes of TMJ Disorder Will Surprise You
There are a lot of causes of TMJ. Anything from grinding your teeth to having a bad bite can cause TMJ. However, there are also that you may never have even thought [...]
