Blog: TMJ Disorders and Bruxism

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 root ...

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, can ...