by Dr. Shapira | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog
A new article in Inside Dentistry (reference below) reveals research that 50% of patients with TMJ disorders (TMDs) the initial onset was a result of Dental Care. These problems may occur due to direct trauma to the jaw muscles or joints, sustained contractions of jaw...
by Dr. Shapira | Apr 29, 2015 | Unsorted
The Best treatment for a TMJ disorder is very dependent on the exact symptoms and causes of the TMJ disorder in a particular patient. Determining the best treatment for an individual patient is usually done during a face to face visit but I can give several guidelines...
by Dr. Shapira | Jul 21, 2014 | Blog |
Myofascial Pain And Dysfunction: MPD, The Muscular Component of TMJ Disorders Muscle pain and stiffness can be caused by Myofascial Pain Syndrome Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPD) is a chronic pain disorder that puts a lot of pressure on certain points in your muscles,...
