Bruxism: Dental Damage, TMJ Issues, and Systemic Impacts
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can lead to severe dental damage, temporomandibular joint disorders, chronic pain, headaches, and significant sleep distur...
By Hart
Category: Oral Health
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TMJ: Why Symptoms Worsen at Night and How to Manage Them
TMJ symptoms often worsen at night due to unconscious behaviors like bruxism, poor sleep position, stress, and muscle fatigue, leading to increased pa...
By Alex
TMJ Disc: Understanding Its Anatomy, Function, and Related Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc is a crucial biconcave fibrocartilaginous structure within the TMJ that facilitates smooth jaw movement, distri...
By Hart
TMJ Disorders: Understanding Their Impact on Face Shape and How to Address It
TMJ disorders can alter face shape primarily through changes in muscle mass, bone structure, and facial symmetry, often due to chronic muscle imbalanc...
By Alex
Locked Jaw: Understanding Causes, What to Do, and Prevention
A locked jaw is a complex issue requiring professional medical assessment and intervention, as self-manipulation carries significant risks of further ...
By Hart
Crooked Jaw: Understanding Malocclusion, TMJ Disorders, and Facial Asymmetry
A "crooked jaw" is a colloquial term for jaw asymmetry or misalignment, medically known as malocclusion, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disor...
By Hart
TMJ Disorders: How They Can Affect Your Lips and Management
While primarily affecting the jaw, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can indirectly lead to lip-related symptoms such as tightness, numbness, or...
By Alex
Periodontal Ligaments: Function, Professional Removal, and Dangers of Self-Intervention
Periodontal ligaments are not removed by individuals but are professionally detached during specialized dental procedures like tooth extraction by qua...
By Hart
The Movable Lower Jaw: Anatomy, Function, and Common Issues
Yes, the lower jaw, known as the mandible, is highly movable, performing complex motions essential for speech, chewing, and breathing, facilitated by ...
By Hart
