TMJ pain is multifactorial, meaning caused by multiple factors. Both men and women experience TMJ, though they can trend toward different causes. For example, more men tend to grind their teeth while more women tend to clench their teeth and jaw. Different nightguards are required...
A TMJ dentist can identify clenching by the strength and tightness of the muscles in your jaw, face, and neck. For grinding, we look at how worn down your teeth are - particularly the back molars....
There are 10 different types of Night Guards and if you’re using the wrong one, it can actually make your TMJ pain worse rather than better. This is particularly true if you clench your teeth and are using a grinding Night Guard. That’s why it’s...
TMJ pain can have a wide range of causes, which is why we start with a 45-60 minute examination. Identifying both the root cause and the cause of the pain itself are both important. For example, stress is often a root cause of TMJ pain...