The TMJ, or “temporomandibular joint,” is the jaw joint on each side of the mouth that open and close the jaw. While necessary for proper speech and eating, this joint can become problematic for many patients. When this happens, patients may be diagnosed with a condition called TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. The condition can… Read More »
Patients who experience locking, clicking, and painful jaw muscles may be unsure as to what is happening. They might reach out to their dentist for answers. Dr. David S. Frey sees many patients in his Beverly Hills, California practice who are seeking a solution for these problems, and they might be diagnosed with a condition… Read More »
When you hear stories of someone keeping their bed partner awake, you often think of chronic snoring. However, there are other conditions that can be bothersome at night—those who clench and grind their teeth while they sleep. While this is a subconscious happening, it can become chronic and problematic for men, women, and children in… Read More »
At the practice of Dr. David S. Frey, patients who have been diagnosed with TMJ or TMD have access to solutions that can help. Most patients don’t realize that our Beverly Hills, CA area office has the ability to help with concerns such as this. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the joint that hinges… Read More »
TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a condition that can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joint, specifically the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). This can impact one’s daily quality of life, and needs to be addressed with the assistance of a dental professional in the Beverly Hills, CA area. However, when patients are told by… Read More »
To have chronic or frequent pain in the jaw, face, head, and neck can be extremely frustrating. Because medical and dental science still has a ways to go in understanding chronic pain, the frustration of this condition may be exacerbated by a lack of accuracy in treatment. Here, we want to discuss how jaw structure… Read More »
More people are becoming familiar with the term “TMJ disorder.” However, recognizing that this is an oral condition is just the tip of the iceberg. Many people are affected by some degree of dysfunction in the jaw, and yet they do not recognize the warning signs of distress. Would you know if your temporomandibular joints,… Read More »
Chronic headaches can be incredibly frustrating. Not only do they rob you of being in the moment, but persistent discomfort can also become severe enough to keep you from doing the things that you would normally enjoy. Another factor in chronic headaches, including migraines, is the obstacles you may face when seeking treatment to actually… Read More »
Temporomandibular joint disorder, more commonly known as TMJ disorder, is a condition in which a patient experiences pain in the temporomandibular joints that connect the jawbone to the skull. The condition is usually characterized by constant headaches, frequent pain in the jaw, ear, face, or neck, and discomfort when chewing food. The jaws can also… Read More »
As a provider of TMJ treatment in Beverly Hills I see many people suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain has the potential to be a seriously debilitating condition that brings life to a screeching halt and because the pain from TMJ problems can mimic other health problems some people suffer for years before finding the… Read More »
