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Does TMJ Have to Be Treated?

Posted on August 18, 2021 (July 14, 2021) by Dr. Aman

Your temporomandibular joints—located on either side of your head—allow your jaw to move, giving you the ability to chew, speak, and yawn. However, when these joints become irritated or even inflamed, temporomandibular joint disorders can result. Often referred to simply as TMJ, these disorders can cause annoying clicking and popping sounds when the jaw is […]

Your Misaligned Bite May Be Causing TMJ

Posted on October 26, 2020 (October 14, 2020) by Dr. Aman

You’ve heard of misaligned teeth, but did you know you could have a misaligned bite? A misaligned bite is when the top and bottom rows of teeth don’t quite fit together when the mouth is closed. Open bites, overbites, underbites, and crossbites are all types of malocclusions, another term for an improper bite. Misaligned bites can cause temporomandibular […]