TMJ/TMD

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Nothing can impact your life like living with chronic pain. It can negatively affect your ability to work and go about your daily routine. Pain can hinder your relationships with friends, family and coworkers.  and even hinder your ability to rest. Temporomandibular disorder has symptoms that can vary widely from […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA At some point in your life, you probably will encounter jaw pain. If your jaw is hurting regularly or the pain becomes severe enough to impede your ability to function, then you could be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder—or TMJ disorder, for short. Today on the blog, your neuromuscular dentist […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Summer is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year as it’s the time of rebirth. However, for some, it’s a period full of chronic headaches that are extremely distressing. Not only do they interfere with your daily tasks, but they can drain your pockets by purchasing over-the-counter […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Chronic headaches can be a nightmare, affecting every aspect of your life from your ability to sleep at night or function daily, and significantly impacts your energy and mood. Unfortunately, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers only do so much at relieving the pain and aren’t much good at treating the frequency […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 20.9% of adults in the United States live with chronic pain; that’s more than one out of every five Americans. If you are one of the people who suffer with chronic pain, we know how important it is to find relief. […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Do you know where your temporomandibular joint is? This small round joint connects the jaw to the skull on both sides. You probably never think about your temporomandibular joint unless you develop a problem with it. Temporomandibular joint disorder (also referred to as TMJ disorder or TMD) occurs when the […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Migraines affect millions of people a year, and unfortunately, they can seem nearly impossible to treat. Medications might manage migraine symptoms, but do nothing to affect how often migraine headaches reoccur. Unfortunately, putting a Band-Aid over the problem by taking medication is not the best approach, especially when migraines are […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Just about everyone experiences headaches from time to time. The occasional headache usually is nothing serious. Headaches can often be caused by dehydration, stress or lack of sleep. In these instances, you can probably handle your pain with some combination of over-the-counter medications, rest and drinking water. However, what if […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Video gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Playing video games is common among social gatherings, and can be played online or solo. You may find pleasure in gaming during your spare time. But do you ever experience headaches while playing video games? If so, you shouldn’t ignore it. Today on the […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA You probably already know that sleeping in an awkward posture might leave you with a stiff back or neck when you wake up. But did you know that it’s also possible to wake up with a painful jaw? If you are suffering from painful sensations in your jaw, neck, head, […]