National Academy of Medicine Warns Most Doctors and Dentists Lack Training in TMJ
Last year, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) completed its first-ever comprehensive study on , or, as they call it, temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study was the result of years of effort, including [...]
What Is TENS Treatment?
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. The term itself is less a disease and more an umbrella term used to describe a dysfunction of the joint which allows [...]
What Your Headache’s Location Means
Did you know that the location of your headache can actually tell you quite a lot about it? Taking note of your headache’s location can help you pinpoint exactly what caused it and therefore [...]
Is Salt to Blame for Your Headaches?
Can too much salt cause headaches? New research suggests that a diet high in salt may be responsible for . Previously, research had suggested that headaches were linked to high blood pressure, and [...]
8 Ways to Get Rid of Tinnitus
Can you imagine hearing a car alarm go off in your ears 24/7? That’s kind of what it’s like when you’re living with tinnitus. The can have a huge impact on your [...]
Reducing Tyramine May Reduce Migraines
There are many things we don’t understand about migraines, but even with our incomplete knowledge, there are some things we have figured out. For example, we’ve figured out that in people with {{{{link id='51393' [...]
7 Ways to Reduce Your Jaw Pain
Dealing with jaw pain can have a huge impact on your quality of life. It can make eating, speaking, yawning, and smiling feel painful. Unless you eat a liquid diet and don’t want to [...]
How Sleeping Position Affects TMJ
Did you know that you might be making your TMJ worse overnight than during the day? It’s true. Even if you’re not spending eight hours in bed, you’re still spending a prolonged block, and [...]
How Does Chewing Gum Affect Your Jaw?
Chewing gum isn’t just a fun group of candy enjoyed by children, it also provides many oral health benefits if it’s the right type of gum. For instance, sugar-free chewing gum can increase saliva [...]
Dietary Side Effects of TMJ
If you have TMJ jaw pain, jaw dysfunction, and damaged teeth can make it hard for you to eat a normal diet. This can have several significant impacts on your health if it’s not [...]
