’TMJ, is when the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint), teeth, and facial muscles are out of alignment. When alignment is off, this causes strain on the muscles and pressure on the nerves near your jaw. TMJ causes many painful symptoms like facial pain, […]
TMJ is often known as the great imposter because it is often confused with other conditions. In fact, people who present with TMJ symptoms like face pain are often diagnosed with other conditions before they find a Blue Bell neuromuscular dentist who can help give them relief.
However, sometimes your face pain may be something else. […]
Have you ever wondered why you get brain freeze or ice cream headaches? Why should eating something cold give you a headache? Or have you wondered why pain in your arm is a symptom of a heart attack? These referred pain examples are quite common. The only way to get rid of the referred pain […]
Some people experience allergies year-round and not just during allergy season in Philadelphia. For some people that means irritated eyes and runny noses all year long. But for others it means headaches. When you have allergies, your body triggers an aggressive immune system response to something that is relatively benign, like pollen. One of the […]
TMJ is one of the hardest conditions to get successfully treated. Many people with the condition spend years searching for successful TMJ treatment, and some find that the treatments they try can make the condition worse.
So how do you find the best treatment for this hard-to-treat condition? Understanding your […]
