Browsing all articles filed under the "Oral Health" category.
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the skull, and colloquially to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), conditions...
By Hart
TMD with reduction involves a jaw disc that relocates during opening, causing a click, while TMD without reduction means the disc stays displaced, lim...
By Hart
Odontogenic Keratocysts are often asymptomatic, but when symptoms occur, localized, painless swelling is the most frequently observed sign, along with...
By Alex
Sudden teeth tightness is typically caused by increased tension in the jaw's masticatory muscles, often due to stress, bruxism, or temporomandibular j...
By Alex
The finger test for jaw is a simple, non-invasive method used to assess the range of motion of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and identify potentia...
By Hart
The maximum mouth opening, or maximal incisal opening (MIO), typically ranges from 40 to 60 millimeters for adults, serving as a key indicator of temp...
By Jordan
Seek emergency care for a locked jaw if it is acutely dislocated, causes severe pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or is accompanied by signs o...
By Hart
Applying brace wax correctly involves preparing the area, warming a small piece, pressing it firmly over the problematic brace component, and molding ...
By Alex
The need for braces for an overbite is not based on a single measurement, but rather a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation considering its severity, ...
By Alex
