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June 10, 2011

The Jaw Joint is a Frequent Cause of Headache Pain

About 45 million Americans suffer from headaches each year robbing them of time at work, school or with their families. More people complain about headaches than any other medical condition and attempting to discover the reason for the headaches often leads to many visits to physicians and specialists without receiving a diagnosis. Migraines or frequent, continual headaches may be a […]
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May 4, 2011

Chronic Headaches Can Be Caused By TMJ Dysfunction

Headaches are a common reason for doctor visits leading to invasive tests, referrals to specialists and many times, no diagnosis. It is frustrating for patients to discover that physicians cannot pinpoint the reason for the intense pain that plagues them. While the causes of many headache episodes are never found, a lucky few find their way to a neuromuscular dentist. […]
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October 28, 2010

Facial Changes Linked to CPAP Use

A small study out of Japan recently showed that using nasal CPAP for just three years showed changes in the jaws and teeth.  The lead author of the study, Dr. Hiroko Tsuda noted that “the whole front area of the maxilla was pushed back…” and that “these changes may affect the profile, tongue space and OSA symptoms”.  This study has […]
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July 16, 2010

Basic Self-Help for TMJ Pain

There are many causes for temporomandibular joint dysfunction and, treatment for the disorder will vary for each individual.  Until you can visit your neuromuscular dentist for diagnosis and treatment here are some ideas to help relieve your discomfort. Do NOT chew gum. Apply cold packs. Apply an ice pack to the side of your face for 10 minutes (wrap in […]
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July 14, 2010

Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint.  It is the hinge that connects your lower jaw to the upper part ofour skull.  The joint is extremely complex and flexible allowing movement both up and down and side to side.  This allows us to talk, chew, yawn with a wide range of motion.  The muscles surrounding the joint control the […]
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April 15, 2010

Headache Pain

The cause of many headache episodes is not always the dreaded “migraine”.  Often headache patients have spent years going from doctor to doctor trying to find a cure for their pain.   The answer for many of these headache sufferers can be proper diagnosis and treatment for their temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ or TMD. The temporomandibular joint is […]
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April 1, 2010

Bruxism Columbus

How Bruxism, teeth grinding, from stress can impact your dental health COLUMBUS, OH – We keep learning more about the negative effects that stress has on our physical health.  But did you know that stress also takes a toll on your teeth?  Dr. Jennifer Ashton, medical correspondent,  discussed this matter on the CBS Early Show.  All across the country dental […]
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February 23, 2010

Self Help For TMJ Columbus

Self-Help for TMJ Pain before your appointment with Dr. Levy
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February 19, 2010

TMJ Columbus

The ringing in your ears could be caused by your jaw joint. Neuromuscular dentistry can help.
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