Are you tired of the pain and discomfort caused by TMJ? Temporomandibular Joint Disorder has various causes that can significantly impact your daily life. The temporomandibular joint is a hinge joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. It plays a crucial role in...
If you or a loved one have experienced TMJ pain and discomfort, you may be wondering how long these flare-ups last. In this blog, we’ll help you understand what TMJ disorder is, along with causes and symptoms, so you can recognize the condition and seek the best...
Sleep apnea contributes to 450,000 death per year. So, yes! It is a big deal if you don’t undergo the proper channels to treat this deadly disease. If you believe you or a loved one have sleep apnea, you’re not alone. In America, sleep apnea affects more...
Chronic pain can be debilitating. It interferes with everything in your life. Many who suffer from the painful effects of TMJ disorder don’t know even know that it is the cause of their discomfort. Effective treatment of TMJ disorder at Jess Santucci DDS...
Do you experience pain in your neck, shoulders, or ears? How about clicking, grating, or popping when you chew? Perhaps you suffer regularly from jaw pain or headaches? TMD may be the culprit! But you may wonder, “What is TMD, and how can I find relief?”...
Ask Your Orinda Dentist: What are TMJ and TMD? The temporomandibular joint, commonly referred to as TMJ, is the joint where your jaw connects with the temporal bones of your skull. Discomfort and problems associated with your jaw and the muscles that control it is...
Do you or a family member suffer from migraines or severe headaches? Migraines can affect people of all ages, including children, and can completely interfere with the ability to function. Did you know Dr. Santucci may be able to help? 8 fascinating migraine...
Eating can be a noisy business—crunching carrots, slurping soup, etc.—but should your jaw be adding to the orchestra with popping noises? No! If you feel an awkward shifting, locking, or popping in your jaw, you’ve got yourself a problem. A visit to Orinda TMJ...
What makes daily activities such as speaking, biting, chewing, and laughing possible, even enjoyable in Orinda? Your TMJ (temporomandibular joint), which is hard at work. When the muscles, tendons and bones that make up the TMJ are relaxed and in balance, your jaw...
im-pos-tor noun im-pas-ter one who deceives others by pretending to be someone else TMJ is called, “The Great Imposter”, because it’s symptoms mimic the symptoms of many other diseases. A better way to say this is that there is no way the average...
