Maryland Cosmetic Dentist

Do your teeth bother you? Oral pain is commonly due to a bite that is off center, teeth grinding, chipped or broken teeth, or loose or damaged fillings. Your smile may also bother you due to stains, gaps, or unevenness in your teeth. No matter what bothers you about your teeth, whether it is physical [...]

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, or TMJ, can be a painful condition that requires special attention and treatment to alleviate the debilitating symptoms. TMJ is a misalignment of the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is located near the temple and is where the mandible meets with the upper jaw. Over time, this misalignment can cause muscle spasms, [...]

 The acronym TMJ, or temperomandibular joint, is a term used when speaking of the jaw joint and the surrounding soft tissues. Treatment depends greatly on the views of the professional that is consulted. Some doctors prescribe muscle relaxers, NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, even antidepressant medication. Ibuprofen and other non-prescription pain medicine may provide short-term [...]

Like any other ailment or disease, Temporal Mandibular Joint syndrome (or TMJ) doesn’t affect the well prepared nearly as much as those who do not act. Through rehabilitative exercises, surgery,or a combination of the two, any person suffering from TMJ can get their jaw and their life back to full strength and motion. As it [...]

TMJ, also referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, refers to a misalignment of the temporomandibular joint, which is where the mandible, or lower jaw, meets the upper jaw near the temple. A problem with this joint can create a wide range of symptoms, making it sometimes difficult to determine the exact cause. Symptoms [...]

If you are currently suffering from Tempromandibular Joint Syndrome, also known as Myofascial Pain Dysfunction, then you need to know about the newest methods of treatment for these painful and debilitating disorders. The muscle spasms and years of improper dental alignment can cause severe pain and damage to the mouth, all of which can be [...]

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome or TMJ is one of mankind’s most distressing conditions. Frequently misdiagnosed, the sufferer often spends years seeking help from doctors and dentists for a variety of maladies before receiving a correct diagnoses and effective treatment from a doctor or dentist specializing in TMJ. Among TMJ symptoms listed by the renowned Mayo Clinic [...]

TMJ or temporomandibular joint syndrome is a medical condition related to the jaw joints. The TMJ connects the lower jaw to the skull. Disorders in this area would include head and neck pain, jaw locking with difficulty opening your mouth or biting and popping sounds when you open or close your mouth. There are a [...]