Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, observed every November, highlights a condition that affects millions but often goes unnoticed. The temporomandibular joints connect the jawbone to the skull and allow functions such as chewing and speaking. When these joints malfunction, it can lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), causing discomfort in the jaw, neck, and even the ears. Let’s explore TMJ disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. What Is TMJ Disorder? TMJ disorder, or ...

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As humans, we are typically equipped with a third set of molars. Dentists frequently refer to these bonus molars as wisdom teeth. While earlier iterations of humans relied on these molars to help them grind their food enough for proper digestion, today’s world of easy-to-process foods makes wisdom teeth largely vestigial.  This means that wisdom teeth may cause more problems than good if left in the mouth past adolescence. Subsequently, wisdom teeth extractions are ...

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