Physiologic/Neuromuscular Dentistry/TMJ

When you look in the mirror, do you notice that one side of your face is different from the other? Facial asymmetry is more common than you might think, and in some cases, it’s caused by underlying jaw misalignment. If your bite isn’t properly aligned, it can affect your appearance and oral health. This is where physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry comes […]

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) can cause significant discomfort and impact daily activities such as eating, speaking, and even sleeping. While dental interventions are crucial, physical therapy has also emerged as a highly effective treatment for alleviating TMJ symptoms. In this blog, the knowledgeable team at Softouch Dental Care led by Dr. Michael Chung explore how physical therapy complements

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and migraines are common conditions that can cause significant discomfort. TMJ problems impact the jaw joint and its surrounding muscles. They can cause discomfort, trouble eating, and headaches.  Migraines are a type of very intense headache. Nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances often accompany them.  Recent studies have highlighted

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ, can be an incredibly distressing jaw disorder resulting in symptoms ranging from intense, migraine-like headaches to pain while chewing. TMJ may make eating so difficult that significant weight loss can be seen. With a condition that can be so serious, finding treatment is necessary. Yet before treatment can begin, it is important to

Do you often have headaches? Does your jaw always feel tender and painful? You may have TMJ. Here is some more information on this painful condition, what you may be doing to make it worse, and how you can find relief. What Is TMJ? TMJ is the common term for temporomandibular joint disorder (also known as

Is your jaw causing you pain or discomfort? Well, the culprit could very well be TMJ. Also known as temporomandibular joint disorder, TMJ is a jaw condition that can cause various painful symptoms. Some of the symptoms you may be experiencing are headaches, trouble eating, pain when opening and closing your mouth, clicking in your ears, or