Blog: TMJ Disorders and Bruxism

Recurring headaches often get blamed on screen time or stress. If you’re a sufferer, chances are you've tried the usual fixes: blue-light glasses, better hydration, less screen time. 

If none of these measures work and the headaches keep coming back, the screen might not be the real culprit. The actual source of your discomfort may be tension in the temporomandibular …

Even with good at-home oral hygiene, certain dental problems seem to recur. If you’re dealing with repeated chips, sensitivity, or jaw discomfort, the issue may not be your brushing habits, but your bite.

Bite alignment plays a major role in how your teeth function and wear over time. At Dynamite Smiles Dentistry, our patients receive comprehensive evaluations to uncover the …

Suffice it to say, our jawbones are pretty important. As such, the temporomandibular joint – commonly known as the TMJ – which connects the lower jaw to the skull and serves as its hinge, facilitating the opening and closing of the mouth, biting, chewing, and speaking, is absolutely vital.

Unfortunately, a variety of TMJ disorders, encompassing a range of conditions, …