Category Archives: Jaw Pain & TMJ
How Can Dentists Alleviate Migraines and Headaches
Posted on August 30, 2023
Even though dentists are primarily associated with oral health, there’s a lesser-known aspect of dentistry – its role in treating migraines and headaches. Some dentists’ expertise can extend beyond the realm of teeth and gums and into other systemic health concerns such as the …
Migraines & Dentistry
Posted on June 11, 2020
An estimated 39 million Americans suffer from headaches or migraines regularly. That’s about 12% of our population that experience these often debilitating, painful, and difficult-to-treat neurological conditions. However, even though this is such a widespread problem, there’s still the need for more research to …
Why Do I Grind My Teeth?
Posted on March 26, 2019
Did you ever wake up in the morning and notice that your face and jaw are sore? Do you get up in the mornings with unexplainable headaches? Our dental office in Wicker Park wants to know if you’ve ever considered that your pain and …
What Exactly is Occlusion?
Posted on July 12, 2017
At our dental office in Wicker Park, we’re often asked what certain technical dental terms mean, and we’re always happy to explain them. Which brings us to the topic of the day: Occlusion. What is occlusion? What are we looking at when we talk …
Are Lip & Cheek Biting Actually Bad for You?
Posted on February 27, 2017
You know the feeling. You’re happily chewing away on your lunch, talking with a coworker when all of a sudden, you hear a crunch. You feel the pain. You realize you’ve just bit your cheek (or lip, or tongue — doesn’t really matter, it …
Lockjaw vs. Jaw Lock: Are They The Same Thing?
Posted on September 22, 2016
Lockjaw and jaw lock are two very similar terms that could mean two very different things. While both insinuate the jaw becoming stuck, or ‘locked,’ and both can have similar symptoms, only one is actually related to dentistry. At my Chicago dental office, we …