Although 10 million Americans suffer from jaw pain at any moment, the exact cause and proper treatment course for jaw pain varies by physician/provider. Even diagnoses vary, with jaw pain being termed TMJ (temporomandibular joint), TMJ Syndrome, and TMD (temporomandibular disorder), among many others. Patients with debilitating pain often travel between dentists, general practitioners, physical ...
It makes sense that whenever someone has pain in their mouth or in their face, that they first vist their friendly, neighborhood dentist. Jaw pain is usually from an infected tooth, or a gum problem or even a problem with the jaw joint (the TMJ) or the muscles used for chewing. Often, the dentist will ...
With any health related issues specifically linked with pain there are always levels of severity. Jaw pain is no exception; there are two basic levels related with Jaw pain and these issues typically are dealt with by a dental professional. If the pain is in the secondary level then a specialist is required to deal ...
A healthy and white smile is sought after as people spend thousands of dollars on maintaining and improving their oral hygiene. What they are unaware of is that many foods that are being ingested are causing damage to those teeth, causing the enamel to weaken. Once this happens, decay forms, teeth begin to yellow and ...
The most vexing of dental ailments effects the muscles and joint that allow for the lower jaw to move. Patients present to their dentists and to specialists with a litany of complaints that require time and effort to resolve. Insurance does not usually cover the treatments which often adds financial pressure to frustration. The TMJ ...
According to the American Gastroenterology Association (AGA), celiac disease (CD) should be considered in any patient with unexplained iron deficiency anemia. The AGA describes celiac disease as a permanent intolerance to gluten, the storage protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. CD is characterized by a chronic inflammatory state that disturbs the workings of the ...
