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…
We hear a lot from tmd patients who have problems with grinding and clenching. Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the…
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…
If you are hearing ringing noise in your ears when there is no external sound source around you, chances are that you have tinnitus. Nearly a third of the population suffers from Tinnitus; ringing in the ears. And, of that…
Does this sound familiar? Doctor: I want to get to the bottom of your complaint, identify it, understand it and treat it. Patient: I don’t want to be seen as hysterical or “stressed out”. Doctor: I…
Tips to get us past “The Winter Blues” Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD): I’m sure you all have heard of it before. It comes with many names: winter blues, cabin fever, winter rut. It’s characterized by the mild depression, lack of…
With 10+ years behind me, I thought I’d post some thoughts on what it has been like, and most importantly, what I’ve learned, in the hopes that you could skip ahead a few years by applying these tips to your…
TMJ disorder patients are often diagnosed with tinnitus. If you are hearing ringing noise in your ears when there is no external sound source around you, you may be experiencing tinnitus symptoms. The sounds you hear may be constant or…
Managing medical bills, keeping track of doctor visits, filing insurance claims, and organizing medical records can all leave you feeling overwhelmed. Here are a few tips that can make managing TMJ disorder, or any chronic illness easier – and might…
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…