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Man holding his jaws due to TMJ Disorder in Elk Grove Village, IL
October 17, 2021

The Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

Grinding is outstanding if you’re making flour from wheat kernels or brewing coffee from fresh whole beans. However, when it comes to your teeth, grinding is not so great. Your jaw is powerful, meant for chewing even the toughest food into swallowable bits.

But when your jaw grinds without food, the wear is applied to your teeth and supporting tissues instead. ...

Lady holding her jaw due to pains from TMJ Disorder in Elk Grove Village, IL
January 23, 2021

How Your Dentist Can Help with TMJ Pain

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge-like bone that allows your lower jaw to move naturally. It also connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is functioning properly, you can yawn and chew without pain, and there is no clicking sound when you do so.

When this joint is not functioning correctly, you may notice some or all of ...

Man smiling after TMJ Treatment at Elk Grove Smile Center
May 9, 2020

Treating TMJ Pain

Facial pain can be severe, especially when it involves your jaw joint, or the temporomandibular joint. This hinge-like joint connects your upper and lower jawbones. When this joint isn't working smoothly, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ.

Your jaw is involved in a number of daily activities like eating or speaking. Each action requires the cooperation of muscles, connective ...