Can TMJ Disorder Cause Sleep Apnea or Make It Worse?
Have you been diagnosed with both TMJ disorder and sleep apnea and are wondering if the TMJ problem is causing or aggravating your sleep apnea? […]
Can Bulimia Cause TMJ Disorder or a Protruding Jaw?
If you have bulimia nervosa, perhaps you’re wondering if this eating disorder might cause temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder), since forced vomiting may occur very frequently, sometimes multiple times a day. […]
Choking Feeling from TMJ Disorder: Causes & Solutions
A choking sensation can be caused by a TMJ disorder, but TMJ problems are not among the most common causes of a choking feeling. It’s scary as hell to suddenly feel that you’re choking or [...]
Can TMJ Disorder Ever Be Fatal? The Link to Cancer
Death can be associated with TMJ disorder, but not in the way you might be thinking. Problems with the temporomandibular joint is very common among people of all ages. […]
Why Does the Tongue Tingle or Burn Days After Root Canal?
The tongue may have a tingling or burning sensation for even much more than a few days following a root canal. This can be unsettling to patients, making them wonder if the tingling or burning [...]
Can Oral Cancer Mimic TMJ Disorder?
Symptoms of oral cancer can mimic that of TMJ disorder; examination of the patient’s mouth is crucial to rule out oral cancers. Tongue cancer can cause jaw pain that mimics that of TMJ disorder. [...]
Can Asymmetrical Tonsils Mean Cancer? One’s Bigger than the Other
Unfortunately, asymmetry IS associated with a higher chance of cancer in tonsils, according to one study. If only one tonsil is abnormally large, it should be removed, recommends a study in the Ear, Nose & [...]
The GERD & Hairy Tongue Connection: It’s Not Your Imagination
There certainly is a connection between GERD and “hairy” tongue; this is a real condition that is not imagined. […]
Do Black Tonsils Mean Cancer?
A very rare symptom is the appearance of black on a tonsil—which could bring to mind the possibility of cancer. New black ANYTHING on the body is quite unnerving. A tonsil that’s black or partially [...]
Tongue Has Red Spots: Is This Cancer?
There are numerous causes of red spots on the tongue, and unfortunately, cancer is one of them. However, this isn’t the most likely cause of what you might perceive to be red “spots” on your [...]
Is It Bulbar ALS or Normal Tongue Twitching?
A neurologist explains why constantly examining your tongue for Bulbar ALS doesn’t make sense. Your tongue is twitching, you Googled twitching tongue, and now you're terrified you might have bulbar onset ALS, because the bulbar [...]
Can Cancer Cause Red Patches on the Tongue?
Find out if cancer can cause the tongue to develop red patches. Have you noticed red patches on your tongue and are afraid it might be cancer? Well, here is some very reassuring news for [...]
Yellow Tongue Causes: Is One Cancer?
An ear, nose and throat doctor addresses the various causes of a yellow tongue. If you’ve been noticing lately that your tongue is looking rather yellowish, perhaps you’ve been wondering if this might possibly mean [...]
Burning Tongue: 9 Causes, One Life-Threatening
An ear, nose and throat doctor explains the 9 possible causes of a burning tongue, and one of these conditions can kill you. A burning tongue can have numerous causes, says Dr. Stacey Silvers, MD, [...]
Can Grating, Clicking Jaw Noise Be the Only TMJ Symptom?
What’s really going on if your only symptom is a grating or clicking sound in your jaw when you chew, open or close it? Is your jaw suddenly clicking or making a grating sound, but [...]
Stiff Tongue: 10 Possible Causes Including Cancer
Have you noticed that lately, your tongue is rather stiff? There are a number of possible causes, according to Dr. Stacey Silvers, MD, of Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in NYC, who is board certified in [...]
Sore Tongue: The Many Causes and Solutions
If your tongue has been sore lately, there are many possible causes, some serious. The first thing to consider, when suffering from a sore tongue, is to see if you've recently cut it with sharp food, [...]