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Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) are common. Nearly a third of all adults experience them at some time. While most cases of TMJ resolve on their own without professional treatment, if your TMJ is persistent or recurring, you should seek treatment. Here are five great reasons why you {{{{link id='52235' text='shouldn’t [...]
Everyday stressors like work and taking care of your children can lead to clenching and grinding your teeth which leads to as much as 250 pounds of force. Dentists have reported an increase in tooth fractures attributed to bruxism. The increase in bruxism cases is likely due to stress and anxiety. Most patients aren’t [...]
