Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? At Endres Gateway Dentistry, we know they can be signs of serious oral issues. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also commonly called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name […]
Jaw pain
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
In this blog post from Endres Gateway Dentistry in Montgomery we will discuss jaw pain. The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, and its formal name is a real mouthful: the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ disorder (TMJ/TMD) is more common than you might guess. Millions of people cope with the pain of […]
Jaw pain
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Endres Gateway Dentistry, we will review jaw bone health, and how dental implants can be beneficial. To remain healthy and strong, your jaw bone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone material. As […]
Jaw pain
Aching Jaw?
Jaw pain is fairly common, and may be the result of any number of conditions. It may be caused by sinusitis, by a jaw disorder, or something else. It could be a sign of TMD, which is treatable at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, […]
