TMJ/TMD

The holidays bring about a surge of stress for some people. Between the pressure of holiday shopping, family gatherings, travel plans, and a packed schedule, it’s no wonder that stress levels can skyrocket. The holiday stress may lead to a TMJ flare-up and exacerbate your symptoms. Increased Teeth Grinding and Jaw Clenching During the holidays, the stress […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that affects the joint connecting your jawbone to your skull.  TMJ can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty with everyday activities like eating and speaking. This often results from teeth grinding, jaw clenching, arthritis, or injury.  Many doctors recommend MLS laser therapy for TMJ. What is this treatment?  The MLS

There are two temporomandibular joints connecting your jaw to your skull. TMJ disorders refer to the pain caused by these joints and cover a broad range of approximately 30 symptoms, including migraines, jaw stiffness, shoulder, neck, and back pain, earaches, etc. MLS laser therapy is a painless, non-surgical option for addressing these symptoms. According to the National

A TMJ disorder is a condition that affects the temporomandibular joint of the jaw. The temporomandibular joint is what connects the lower jaw to the rest of the skull. Think of your jaw as a door, your skull as the doorframe, and the temporomandibular joint as the door hinge. TMJ occurs when the hinge doesn’t

At Adler Advanced Dentistry, Boulder, CO, area, patients can obtain general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry procedures for the entire family. This includes conditions that can impact the mouth and face, such as TMJ or TMD. What Is TMJ/TMD? TMJ/TMD stands for Temporomandibular Joint/Disorder. It is a disorder that affects the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and associated