Are My Headaches TMJ?

Are My Headaches TMJ?

The temporomandibular joints, known as TMJ, are the joints and jaw muscles on the sides of your head. These are the muscles that allow the mouth to open and close, and are required to chew, swallow and talk. The TMJ allow the lower jaw to move forward, backward as...
Are You Damaging Your Mouth While You Sleep?

Are You Damaging Your Mouth While You Sleep?

There are many ways we exhibit anxiety and stress, such as nail-biting or restlessness, but one way that may go unnoticed is the grinding and clenching of our teeth while we sleep. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can also be caused by sleep disorders or tobacco and...