Have Splints Helped Your Jaw Pain?
Update 2026: We’ve republished this at the top of the blog to see if we can get some more answers before we share the results. Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great Monday. We are very interested in the…
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New Poll – Does Arthrocentesis Work for TMJ Disorder? Vote here!
Lately we have been getting many queries on TMJ arthrocentesis. Here are some of the questions you have been asking: Not sure what an arthrocentesis is? It’s a surgery done on the temporomandibular (jaw) joint, that is done by an…
Tip Tuesday: How to Deal with Increased Jaw Pain from Cold Weather
Well, I have finally turned off my air conditioning in my bedroom and office… this is huge for me, considering I need the cool temperature when I sleep. When I had to start wearing a thick, fuzzy, long sleeved robe…
The Making of Face Caddy
Editor’s Note: John Lucas, the creator of The Face Caddy, has been such an incredible supporter of all of us who struggle with jaw pain. In this blog post, he shares the story of how Face Caddy was invented. Welcome…
Are You Making Your Pain Worse? I Am…
Welcome to a new feature on the blog: Conversations with My Pain Doctor. I thought of doing this column for you because my pain doctor has some really interesting insights. After all, every day he sees many pain patients who…
What to Do When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe Your Pain
One of the most maddening things you could ever hear as a patient is, “I don’t know what’s wrong with you, maybe it’s all in your head.” Putting aside the obvious (and really tired) joke that, yes, it IS…
You’ve Been Told You May Need Surgery…. Now What???
I remember the doctor appointment like it was yesterday… I was sitting in the dental chair with my legs swung over to the side, facing my surgeon. He had “that look” on his face – you might know the one….a…
Join Us for September’s Feel Better Challenge!
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5 Tips Every TMJD Patient Needs to Know About Insurance
Recently I decided I wanted to do something a little different, and announced on our Facebook page that I was doing free 30 minute calls for people who are considering TMJ surgery. I’ve now had most of these calls, and…
Stacy’s Tip of the Week
Welcome to our new feature, where I will be giving a tip each week to help you on your journey with TMJ disorder. Let’s get started with this week’s tip! This week I want to talk about exercise. I know…..it…