The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. The joint permits the lower jaw to move and function. TMJ disorders are not uncommon. Symptoms are usually reported by adults between the ages of 20 and 40 and tend to affect females more […]
Continue ReadingTMJ and Facial Pain The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. The joint permits the lower jaw to move and function. The TMJ is the most constantly used joint in the body. TMJ disorders are not uncommon. Individuals with a TMJ […]
Continue ReadingTMJ and Facial Pain The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and function. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders are not uncommon. Individuals with a TMJ disorder may experience a variety of symptoms, such as earaches, […]
Continue ReadingRecently there have been some concerns amongst our patients with regard to the management of pain through medications post-operatively. These concerns fall on both sides of the argument where some people feel they haven’t been given enough pain medication and others don’t want pain medications at all. This is a very tricky subject, not just […]
Continue ReadingWhen making appointments at our practice whether it is for extraction of wisdom teeth, dental implants, TMJ or tooth extractions and other dentoalveolar procedures the front office staff is almost always told/asked “I don’t need a consultation I just need the procedure done.” In the back of my mind I always wonder if the same […]
Continue ReadingAnother confusing topic for patients is the training and background that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery entails. Prior to starting the residency portion of our education all oral surgery residents will have completed nationally accredited dental school and obtained their doctorate. A very small percentage of new dentists or experienced practitioners will then apply to a […]
Continue ReadingMany of our patients will get very nervous about the after effects of the upcoming surgery. During the consultation appointment we go over the routine expectations and try to estimate how you will be feeling and what activities you will be able to do afterwards. The vast majority of our patients have little to no […]
Continue Reading“TMJ” stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint. This refers to the joint function of your lower jaw (mandible) and it’s attachment at the skull (temporal process). Must people and some professionals will use the term “TMJ” when referring to problems or symptoms associated with the jaw. There is no universally agreed upon term for people who suffer […]
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