Tag Archives: Jaw Problems

Home Therapy for TMJ

March 28th, 2013 by , no comment

Tweet I’m a TMJ specialist. Patients often tell me that they’ve been told that there is no treatment for TMJ problems and that they will struggle with this problem for the rest of their lives. To the contrary! TMJ problems … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Jaw Locking All Day With Tremendous Pain

September 27th, 2012 by , no comment

Tweet A patient came to my office four months ago complaining that she woke up every morning with her jaw in a locked position. It was so bad that her morning routine starting by standing in the shower bathing her … Continue reading →

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Botox and Bruxism

April 3rd, 2012 by , no comment

Tweet In previous blog posts on bruxism, I’ve discussed how teeth grinding can lead to worn teeth, fractured teeth, facial or jaw pain, and a host of other maladies. There are many ways to treat bruxism, and one of the … Continue reading →

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Creams for Face Pain and Jaw Pain

January 12th, 2012 by , one comment

Tweet Are there any topical creams that I can use to decrease my face and  jaw pain? A patient recently came to the office with a cream rub that she had been rubbing into her jaw and facial muscles. Although the … Continue reading →

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Mouthguards & Nightguards: How Long Do They Need to Be Worn?

October 6th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet   This is a common question asked by patients in my practice. The answer to this question is based mainly on the reason it was recommended in the first place! So, if you are wondering if you will have … Continue reading →

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Jaw Problems Can Be Caused By Overuse

August 11th, 2011 by , 6 comments

Tweet   Recently, while walking through a residential neighborhood in NYC I wandered into a food market to pick up some essentials for the week. As I approached the checkout counter I happened to notice a display for something called … Continue reading →

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