A locked jaw of 1 finger opening is an emergency referral to Orofacial Pain Specialist due hope of recapture my quick management of chewing system orthopedic team. We take for granted, the ability to open your mouth all the way! When a RESTRICTED OPENING  OR  LOCKED JAW suddenly occurs, it can be quite alarming and […]

Open lock == the condyle gets stuck out in front eminence and cannot return to socket. The mouth is stuck wide open and will not close. Most panic and force jaw closed with tearing lateral ligament & severe pain. Some joints in body are known for subluxation (ball coming out of socket). The shoulder joint […]

If you suffer from frequent headaches, you could be suffering from a tension headache. Tension headaches are the most common kind of headaches in adults. A tension headache is usually moderate, but they can be occasionally severe. Occasionally, a doctor will imply that their headache is because they were are stress out female. I would […]

Are you tired of living with jaw pain every day? Your dentist or Raleigh Facial Pain Center can provide you some relief by sharing some of our proven home remedies for jaw pain. We hope that combination of these simple suggestions works to provide a pain-free life. Avoid chewing gum. Chewing gum will only increase […]

Although migraines are not the most common type of headache, they can be the most crippling. Aggravated by physical activity, and coupled with sensitivity to light and nausea or vomiting, migraines can severely impact a person’s ability to live a normal life. Did you know that forty-five million Americans suffer from a headache every day […]

Headaches can be frustrating -- they can cause missed work days, lost productivity, physical suffering and even income loss. If you’re suffering from painful headaches, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 90% of the population has had a headache at some time or another in the past year. With headaches, it can be hard […]

The problem with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is that it is never consistent. It can take many forms and deflect different intensities of pain in different areas of the mouth. No one case of burning mouth syndrome is the same, which is one of the reasons it is so difficult to treat. Burning mouth syndrome, […]

Earaches are common in children and adults, most often brought about by changes in pressure, infections, and other similar causes. But, how do you know when you are suffering from an atypical earache caused by a jaw or neck disorder? If you answer "yes" to any of the following statements, seek professional help for your […]

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If you are suffering from the restricted opening of your mouth, you may have TMD, TMD, completely displaced disc, or osteoarthritis. While it is easy enough to simply look at reviews online to pick a TMD specialist to inspect your jaw, there are certain things to consider before settling on a specialist. First of all, there […]