Dentist in Corpus 1022

When Should I Be Concerned About Jaw Pain?

TMJ

A: Really, any jaw pain is concerning. We tend to see jaw pain related to either a tooth, the gums or soft tissue in the mouth, or the joints of our jaws. There’s different reasons and different aspects why jaw pain can occur. So, anytime jaw pain is being experienced we want to know how…

What Will Happen If TMJ Is Not Treated

What Will Happen If TMJ Is Not Treated?

TMJ

A: TMJ dysfunction and pain can actually cause problems with the joint itself. We have these discs, kind of like our kneecaps. So, those can get deteriorated over time, and then the joint ends up just rubbing on bone in the jaw. It can get really bad to the point of actual surgery, kind of…