Do you have consistent pain in your jaw? If so, you may have TMJ disorder. This condition can affect your teeth, but also affects the hinge that allows you to move your jaw up and down. As you may have guessed, TMJ disorder can affect the way you chew, which can lead to a number of issues. However, TMJ disorder... read more »

The temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw are somewhat complex, which allows them to perform the sophisticated movements of biting, chewing and grinding food. This is possible thanks to a series of muscles, tendons, and ligaments working in concert with the jaw. This allows your lower jaw to slip and apply grinding force. Unfortunately, there are times when mechanical injury... read more »