All the Kinds of Tongue Problems TMJ Disorder Causes
TMJ problems affect the tongue, though more serious conditions can also cause symptoms involving the tongue such as cancer or a neurological disease (more…)
Can You Get TMJ Disorder from Biting on Hard Chocolate?
Just how possible is it to get TMJ disorder from biting on hard chocolate?
Chocolate blocks can be quite hard if refrigerated.
It’s possible that if you bite down on very hard chocolate multiple times in a single sitting, that you’ll end up with a little soreness in the jaw and maybe a temporary vague clicking sound and feeling when you move the jaw. (more…)
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Swelling in One Cheek Only?
It can be quite unsettling to suddenly notice that one side of your cheek appears swollen.
If you have TMJ disorder, your first thought might be that the temporomandibular joint problem is the cause of the one swollen cheek. (more…)
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Ringing in only One Ear?
Tinnitus or “ringing” in only one ear can be caused by a brain tumor, but what about TMJ disorder as a potential cause of tinnitus affecting only one ear? (more…)
Why Can’t All People with Bad Livers Get a Liver Transplant?
It’s not just an issue of not enough donor livers; it’s an issue that for some patients whose livers are failing, a transplant would mean certain death.
But let’s assume that plenty of livers are available. Nevertheless, some patients still would not be put on the transplant list. (more…)
Can Hepatic Encephalopathy from Cardiac Liver Disease Come & Go?
If the liver is failing due to heart failure and causes hepatic encephalopathy, can this altered mental status and confusion come and go, or is it permanent due to brain damage from toxin buildup? (more…)
Can Wisdom Teeth Removal Cause TMJ Disorder?
Is it really possible for a person with a perfectly healthy jaw to undergo wisdom teeth removal, only to come out of it with TMJ disorder?
How likely can the removal of one’s wisdom teeth ever outright cause TMJ problems? (more…)
How Effective Is Botox for TMJ Disorder Pain?
Do you suffer from the pain of TMJ disorder?
Have you tried many treatments but none have worked?
Well, what about Botox injections?
“Ninety percent of all TMJ symptoms are muscular in nature; therefore, many people have turned to Botox as a potential treatment for TMJ disorders,” says Jeffrey Haddad, DDS, of Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry in Rochester, MI (more…)
Can TMJ Disorder Cause an Ear to Clog During Sleep?
“The reason a TMJ disorder can cause ears to clog during sleep is the same reason it can cause ears to clog while awake,” says a dentist who specializes in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder. (more…)
Can TMJ Disorder Affect Your Neck Muscles?
