For a lot of kids—and parents—back to school means back to sports. And sports can mean risk of injury to your mouth and teeth, especially contact sports like football, soccer, and field hockey (all fall sports!). Here are a few things you can do to protect your teeth during your…
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What is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your jaw to the lower part of your skull. It helps you with everyday things like talking, eating and yawning. It’s this joint that can cause problems in the jaw and muscles in the face that control the…
Teeth grinding probably affects more of us than we’re aware. You may notice yourself grinding your teeth while you are stressed or anxious, but the most common time for teeth grinding to occur is while we’re sleeping. So how are you supposed to know if you’re affected if you aren’t…