Treating TMJ issues: foods and nutrients that can make a difference

There are so many things you can do to relieve the stress that usually accompanies TMJ pain and dysfunction. Today I want to write about nutrients that can make a difference. You can get these nutrients in the form of supplements, and sometimes that's easiest, but studies are finding that our bodies are not absorbing … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: foods and nutrients that can make a difference

Treating TMJ issues: reducing night grinding

A reader asked about grinding the teeth during sleep (night bruxism). Sleep labs have begun to investigate this. They found that about 1 in 4 people with sleep apnea also grind their teeth while sleeping. When the apnea is treated, the bruxism goes away. So..if you grind, consider going to a sleep lab. Most people … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: reducing night grinding