The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) on either side of your head are what make eating, speaking, and other daily oral tasks possible. So if your TMJs become strained or injured, you’ll want to have it treated quickly. But how will you know that you’re suffering from a TMJ disorder? As November is TMJ Awareness Month, now is an excellent time to familiarize yourself with the potential warning signs as well as some of the treatment options that your dentist might recommend.

When you’re suffering from a TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder), the chronic pain in your jaw is the symptom that you’re most likely to notice. But a problem with your jaw joints could also contribute to a number of other issues – including, surprisingly enough, sleep apnea. What is the relationship between TMD and sleep? And what can you do to relieve your pain and get a good night’s rest again? The following post has the answers.