SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Pain that is constant and radiates in your head, neck, or mouth is a sure sign that something is wrong with your body. Although several people dismiss temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) as something else, such as stress or sleeping in an awkward position, TMJ could be the underlying condition causing […]
TMJ/TMD
First Responders Dealing with Stress–How it’s Wrecking your Teeth
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA During the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders are under a great deal of stress. Right now, these individuals could be suffering incredibly high levels of stress as they tirelessly serve their communities. Stress from your job could lead to additional health concerns if it is not dealt with appropriately. Our neuromuscular […]
Dealing with Frequent Headaches and Stress during a Global Pandemic
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Living with frequent or recurring headaches during a global pandemic can interfere with your ability to function. After all, there is the stress of unexpectedly homeschooling your child, possibly reduced work hours, and lower-income for some families is enough to create a headache. If you think your headaches are due […]
Candy to avoid this Halloween if you have TMJ
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We are leaving summer activities behind as we welcome fall, and with that comes Halloween. Just because you have TMJ disorder doesn’t make you are any less addicted to sugar. Halloween is the most accepted time to indulge in candy and sweet treats, but there are certain candies you should […]
Why you should take your Jaw Clicking Seriously
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Jaw clicking can happen while you eat, yawn, or when trying to brush your teeth. You may even wake up with a sore jaw that tends to lock up at times. This annoying clicking sound may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, but often times it leads to tender […]
Get rid of Ear Pain with this Natural Remedy
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you ever have lived with an earache, you know this can be a unique and highly unpleasant experience. However, you may not know that certain causes of ear pain and earaches have nothing to do with your ears themselves. In fact, about 10 percent of all patients who […]
What Could be Causing your Cluster Headaches
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you have never experienced cluster headaches, be thankful. Patients and their doctors agree that the pain from these headaches is brutal and debilitating, impeding the ability to function on a daily basis. Determining the cause of cluster headaches is key to finding relief and, if you have been […]
Why are you Chewing on Pencils?
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA You may think that gnawing on pencils is just a nervous habit or something you do out of boredom, but there may be more to it than just an unexplained habit. A recent study by the National Institute of Health indicates that people who chew on pens or pencils […]
Treating TMD Without Surgery
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Are you experiencing unexplained pains in your jaw joints? You could have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). For years, TMD has been treated by jaw surgery. Luckily, there is a non-surgical alternative! Treatment for TMD can be as comfortable and convenient as wearing a custom made orthotic. TMD is a […]