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BOTOX® Injections Can Help Treat TMJ Pain
posted: Jul 07, 2020.

The prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is between 5% and 12%. Unusual for chronic pain conditions, the prevalence rates of TMJ disorders are higher among younger people. Read more
Orofacial Pain Approved As A Dental Specialty
posted: Jun 02, 2020.

On March 31, 2020 the ADA Committee of the National Commission on Specialty Status approved the new dental specialty, Orofacial Pain. This achievement of specialty status was an end result of Read more
Should I be worried if my jaw clicks?
posted: Apr 15, 2020.

Jaw clicking You may have noticed that when you are eating or when you yawn, your jaw clicks. The good news is that most of Read more
Impact Of Sleep on Chronic Pain and Headaches?
posted: Aug 08, 2019.

People living with migraine are between 2 and 8 times more likely to experience sleep disorders, compared with the general public. Those living with chronic migraine—which includes experiencing headache 15 Read more
Snoring & sleep apnea : how serious your snoring really is?
posted: Jun 27, 2019.

Snoring & sleep apnea : how serious your snoring really is? Read more
'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
posted: Mar 31, 2019.

Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new ride.Like Read more
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Mar 21, 2019.

Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products — Read more
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Mar 11, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling Read more
Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
posted: Mar 01, 2019.

Good nutrition is essential for your child's developing teeth and gums as well as the rest of their body. You do what you can to provide them not just nutritious Read more
Primary headache disorders
posted: Feb 15, 2019.

There are many different types of headaches, and their causes and symptoms can vary. Although most are short-lived and rarely a cause for concern, being able to recognize which kind Read more
Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb 09, 2019.

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the rest Read more
What is Orofacial Pain?
posted: Jan 18, 2019.

Orofacial Pain is a dental discipline concerned with the prevention, care and management of disorders that arise from craniocervical (head neck region) and musculoskeletal structures that includes the temporomandibular joint Read more
Relieve Your TMJ Pain
posted: Dec 11, 2018.

What is TMJ/TMD? People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the Read more
Welcome to our Blog
posted: Dec 11, 2018.

Welcome to the Blog of Texas TMJ & Pain Management Whether you are an existing patient or searching for an experienced, specialized dentist in the Southlake, TX area, we’re excited you Read more