TMJ Disorders


These Five Things Can Cause Toothaches

​A recent survey revealed that about 12 percent of the American population had experienced toothache within the past six months. This condition is characterized by pain around the tooth, or pain that …

How to Sleep with TMJD

While sleep apnea is just one of the many conditions we are capable of handling here at Dr. Norman’s office, we feel we should shed some light on how to …

Can TMJD Affect the Throat?

​Have you ever wondered why they call the temporomandibular joint the “small joint that can cause big pain”? It’s because of just how much can go wrong when anything affects …

Effective Home Remedies for TMJ Relief

​What if there’s actually something you can do at home to reduce the pain of your temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, considerably? Truth is you’ll need to seek medical care …

Deep Bite: Causes and Correction

When teeth are obviously crooked or crowded, many people know to seek orthodontic treatment to correct the issue. But, patients are not as likely to seek out treatment or be …

What a Grind!

A lot of health problems can be attributed to stress. In fact, stress-related health issues have become so prevalent that the American Psychological Association has committed a lot of resources …

TMJ Disorder: Are Women More Susceptible?

Over the years, research has supported the idea that women are at a higher risk of developing the painful symptoms of temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, disorder in comparison to men. …

TMJD Patients: What Not to Eat

​If you suffer from a TMJ disorder, you know the pain that can occur on a bad day when your jaw is feeling extra sore or your head and ears …

Stress Relief Tips for TMJ Disorder

Many people who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, may find that their stress is causing them more complications and pain as they clench their jaws or even grind …

September Is Pain Awareness Month: Don’t Ignore Tooth or Jaw Pain

​September is National Pain Awareness Month, which means it’s a great time to talk about an often overlooked but very common area where people experience pain: the jaw and teeth. …