TMJ Speech

TMJ Speech

TMJ Speech Struggling with a TMJ related speech disorder? A TMJ speech disorder can be more than a mouthful TMJ disorder, often abbreviated as TMD or sometimes just TMJ, is arguably one of the most misunderstood disorders in medicine. The two temporomandibular joints...
Hearing Problems and TMJ Disorders

Hearing Problems and TMJ Disorders

Hearing Problems & TMJ Disorders What's the connection? Hearing problems can be caused by TMJ If you are experiencing symptoms such as jaw pain or swelling, a popping noise when you chew or yawn, or if your jaw locks from time to time, it would not surprise us if...
Posture Pain, Forward Head Posture and the TMJ Connection

Posture Pain, Forward Head Posture and the TMJ Connection

Posture Pain, Forward Head Posture & the TMJ Connection When TMJ affects your posture If you are struggling with TMJ, you are sure to be dealing with troubling symptoms that can get in the way of daily life. Also referred to as temporomandibular disorder, TMJ involves...
Numbness in Arms & Fingers

Numbness in Arms & Fingers

Have You Experienced Numbness in Your Arms or Fingers?  Are you someone who often experiences numbness in your arms and fingers? You may be surprised to hear that it could actually be due to a jaw joint disorder. Although many people tend to make an appointment with...
Neck and Back Pain

Neck and Back Pain

Neck & Back Pain There are treatment options that you haven't explored yet Relieving Neck and Back Pain Can Make You Sane Again Do you have a stiff neck, back pain, aching shoulders that have been tormenting you for far too long?  Dr. Shapira likes to see patients...
Jaw Pain, Clicking & Popping

Jaw Pain, Clicking & Popping

Jaw Pain, Clicking & Popping Why it happens & how we can treat it An answer to jaw pain, clicking and popping Jaw pain, clicking or popping when you move your jaw while talking, chewing or yawning? This is not only uncomfortable but can be annoying when communicating...