Dealing with jaw pain, clicking sounds, or limited movement from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can make everyday activities, including eating, uncomfortable. Dr. Paul Covell, DDS, brings over 40 years of dental expertise to Pasadena, TX, and offers compassionate and personalized treatment for TMJ disorders. In addition to solutions like mouthguards and daily exercises, adjustments to your diet […]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull. While many use ‘TMJ’ to refer to issues surrounding the joint, medically speaking, issues corresponding to the TMJ are known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). TMD can vary in intensity, ranging from mild discomfort to incredible distress that may lead to debilitating migraines. If you’ve been […]
If you have pain or tenderness on your face or a clicking and popping sound when you open your mouth, you may have Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMJ/TMD. These are just two of the many symptoms connected to TMD. First, let’s address what TMD is. What causes TMD? The temporomandibular joint is a hinge […]
