How Cheek Biting Can Cause Chronic Pain

How Cheek Biting Can Cause Chronic Pain

by | Dec 7, 2022

Cheek biting is uncomfortable and even painful. What do you do when biting your cheek becomes a chronic pain? A wisdom tooth that has just grown out can also cause cheek biting. The wrongly seated wisdom tooth hits the cheek. Defective fillings or broken teeth often...
What Kind of TMJ Treatments Are There?

What Kind of TMJ Treatments Are There?

by | Aug 23, 2022

In a previous last post, we explained what TMJ is. TMJ is an acronym for the Temporomandibular Joint. It connects the lower jawbone to the skull and we use it for chewing and speaking. To clarify, the joint is a sliding hinge that allows the jaw to move up and down...
TMJ: My Jaw Hurting and Frozen!

TMJ: My Jaw Hurting and Frozen!

by | Aug 16, 2022

TMJ is an acronym for the Temporomandibular Joint. The temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of the face, just in front of the ears. It connects the lower jawbone to the skull and is used in chewing and speaking. The joint is a sliding hinge that allows...
Tongue Posture???!!! Is It Really a Thing?

Tongue Posture???!!! Is It Really a Thing?

by | Mar 23, 2022

Proper posture is important. We know that slouching at your desk is not good for your back. The same can be true for your tongue. Holding the tongue in poor position can lead to dental and other problems. It may sound strange and unusual, but tongue posture is a real...