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…
Patient safety must be an essential component of high quality oral health care, but how do you know that your dentist is providing an environment that decreases your risk of injury or harm during the delivery of that care? It is…
It is important to remember when searching for a dentist to treat your TMD that according to the NIH “there are no certifications in dentistry or any other medical field specifically to specialize in TMJ”. What that means…
When you have jaw pain and a difficult time opening and/or closing your mouth, just thinking about going to the dentist to get a cleaning or have a cavity filled is enough to fill you with anxiety. Here are some…
Out of all the questions & comments we receive here at TMJ Hope, one in particular stands out. Why have hope? What exactly is there to be hopeful for? When you have chronic pain, sometimes it is difficult to think…
Before the Appointment If this is a specialist, make sure you have obtained the proper referrals from your primary care doctor Call the specialist as soon as you have the referral in your hand to see what their process is…
Choosing the Right TMJ Disorder Doctor – Part One First, if you have not had a chance to read part one of this series, here is a summary of it: Research your area – Make a list of all the…
Finding the right TMJ dentist can be really difficult. We don’t know how many times we’ve been stuck after moving to a new city or having to find a new type of specialist. Take a look at our new article,…