You may already know what a relief it is to be diagnosed with TMD when you’ve been suffering with painful symptoms for years, having found no satisfying answers and likely being misdiagnosed, sometimes repeatedly. But what are the next steps? Because TMD looks and feels different for every patient, treatment does as well. However, there are three general stages you can expect in your treatment plan.
Halloween is just around the corner, and for many, that means parties, costumes, scary movies, and, of course, candy. For temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) patients, the combination of stress and festivities can make symptoms worse. Understanding this connection can help you manage TMD more effectively and get through Halloween.
If you are one of our TMD patients, you have probably already heard about the different ways that you can take care of yourself in conjunction with our treatment plan. An important aspect of treating TMD is ensuring that your diet doesn’t make your symptoms worse.
Friendly, caring, sincere, accessible, holistic—these are a few of the words patients have used to describe the Center for TMJ & Sleep Solutions NW. Our patient testimonial page is full of people talking about the relief they’ve found after coming to one of our clinics.
If you are one of the many patients with mild TMJ symptoms, you may only have occasional flare-ups or experience discomfort with certain movements. Your treatment plan may include monitoring your condition to ensure it doesn’t deteriorate and performing some self-care activities at home. Keep reading to learn about the therapies we often recommend for home care.
Do you sit hunched over a computer, drive, or scroll on your phone for several hours every day? You may already know that none of these activities is good for your posture. However, did you know that they could also be triggering your TMD symptoms? Keep reading to learn more about the connection between posture and TMJ disorders.
For TMD, one of the treatment options we have at our disposal is splint therapy. If you have been newly diagnosed with TMD and recommended splint therapy, or you have been putting off receiving treatment because you don’t understand it, we hope to help you by answering some common questions about splints.
Dealing with sleep apnea and sleep issues can be frustrating. Quality sleep is vital so that we function properly on a daily basis. We want to share some tips that can improve your sleep while you are receiving treatment:
What’s your favorite season? If you suffer from the effects of TMD, you may not be that fond of winter and prefer the warmer months. As it is only February, we are right in the middle of the winter season, with spring over a month away. Although our winters aren’t as bad as some other areas of the country, we still get freezing temperatures this time of year, especially at night. The cold weather is known to affect joints and muscles. Because the TMJ is a joint, patients receiving treatment to help with this condition can feel the effects of the cold weather more than others. Read on to learn more and get tips on how to manage your symptoms in the cold weather.
Do you often wake up with unexplained headaches, or do you often experience discomfort in your jaw and face? If so, you may be experiencing complications from a condition known as TMD, also referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder. Unfortunately, many adults are never properly diagnosed, and their condition and symptoms remain untreated. Our practice is designed to help patients who suffer from TMD get the treatment they need to live their lives to the fullest.
