Suffering From Jaw Pain?

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At Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In this blog post we will discuss jaw pain. The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, and its formal name is a real mouthful: the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ disorder (TMJ/TMD) is more common than…

Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.

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This post from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or…

Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain

Treatment For Stress Induced Jaw Pain In Alexandria

Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaw or grinding their teeth. The team at the Center for Dental Aesthetics in Alexandria warns you that grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is sometimes called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for the temporomandibular joint.…