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Overview

Dentistry is the study and care of the teeth, gums, and related structures. This may include the prevention and treatment of general conditions or disorders that affect these areas. Cosmetic dentistry involving braces and retainers is also commonly performed to adjust crooked teeth. General dental products include mouthwash, dental floss, and toothpaste.

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Temporomandibular Joint Pain

The term “TMJ Dysfunction” describes an imbalance in the relationship of the jaw to the skull. This imbalance causes two problems for those that suffer from it. First, it leads to improper alignment of the Temporomandibular Joints (TMJs) which connect these two bones. Secondly, it creates disharmony in the muscles which attach to the bones. The cascade of painful symptoms that arise solely from these two problems is staggering to most people. Although most times the pain is not actually in the TMJs themselves, you can feel your own by pressing your fingers just in front of your ears and opening and closing your mouth.