by Chapnick Dental | Dec 14, 2015 | mouthgards, Physiologic dentistry
News STRESS IS BAD FOR TEETH Stress is not uncommon this time of year, but if you find yourself grinding your teeth, you could be doing significant damage. Grinding teeth and holding tension in the jaw can lead to TMJ, a painful and limiting condition that may cause...
by Chapnick Dental | Sep 28, 2015 | Blogs, TMJ
News WHY IS MY JAW POPPING? Jaw popping is one of the most common symptoms of TMJ – the name given to any number of disorders that can impact the alignment of the jaw. If you are experiencing jaw popping, it is a good idea to call Barrie dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick at...
by Chapnick Dental | Sep 15, 2015 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry
News EYE PRESSURE AND TMJ TMJ has several symptoms that may appear to have nothing at all to do with the jaw. One of these is ocular pressure which can produce pain around and behind the eyes. If you suffer from frequent pain in or around the eyes, it may be time to...
by Chapnick Dental | Jul 13, 2015 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News CAN TMJ CAUSE TINNITUS? Tinnitus refers to any ringing or buzzing in the ears. It may be temporary or consistent, high-pitched or low, and may or may not be accompanied by pain. Commonly a result of colds and ear infection, TMJ is also a possible cause of...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 16, 2015 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News REDUCING STRESS CAN IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH Stress is one of the primary causes of bruxism (teeth grinding) and bruxism is one of the primary causes of TMJ – a painful condition resulting from jaw misalignment. If you find that you are frequently stressed and have...
