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Think You May Have TMJ Disorder?

Dental Articles, Services, TMJ

When the chewing muscles and jaw joints do not work together in harmony, you may be experiencing Temporomandibular Disorder – or better known as TMJ. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, some estimates suggest that TMJ disorder affects over 10 million Americans and the conditions appear to be more common in women than men. If you are experiencing chronic headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder stiffness and earaches, these conditions may be directly related to your bite – or the misalignment of your jaw. The misalignment of the jaw can cause many problems such as: Clicking or…

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Speak Up for Your Mouth

Dental Articles, Oral Cancer, Services

The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers in the United States for 2013: About 36,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer. An estimated 6,850 people will die of these cancers. These cancers are more than twice as common in men as in women. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers occur most often in the following sites: The tongue The tonsils and oropharynx The gums, floor of the mouth, and other parts of the mouth The average age of most people diagnosed with these cancers is 62, however a little more than one-quarter occur…