The human jaw is a complex joint – perhaps more complex than most people realize. Known technically as the temporomandibular joint, or TM joint, it is a sliding hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we know a condition called TMD can give people a lot of trouble. …
Category: TMD/TMJ Treatment
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Here at the Wetaskiwin dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are enthusiastic about our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer a vital warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar isn’t the best for your teeth. Eating candy creates the …
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain In Wetaskiwin
Everyday problems cause some Wetaskiwin people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. For example, daily commuting can take a physical toll. All the traffic, noise, and perpetual road construction causes some people to grind their teeth as they navigate the sea of cars on packed highways. Some people who hate waiting in …