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A Healthy, Pain-free Lifestyle is Possible with TMJ Pain Treatment

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Constant jaw pain and headaches can affect concentration, comfort, and sleep. If the cause is TMJ pain, Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions can help you feel like yourself again. Our doctors provide simple yet effective TMJ disorder treatment using customized oral appliances and other non-surgical solutions to patients in Manhattan, California, and nearby locations. Contact us today, and take the first step toward a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. Do I have TMJ pain? The most common symptom of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is pain that affects the jaw, causing tenderness or soreness. However, you can also develop pain in your temples, cheeks, … Continue reading

Everything you need to know about teeth clenching and grinding solutions like Invisalign

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Teeth Grinding Manhattan Solutions in Manhattan Beach Area

At Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions of Manhattan Beach, California, we know that the health of your teeth is top priority–and that grinding or clenching your teeth, commonly known as bruxism, can cause quite a bit of trouble if left unchecked. That’s where our team may suggest Invisalign treatment. It’s time to avoid waking up with a sore jaw and a restless night’s sleep with the help of Drs. Don Mungcal and Jasmin Takemoto. Let’s look at some frequently asked questions about Invisalign as a teeth-grinding solution. Can Invisalign help with teeth clenching and grinding? Yes, Invisalign often reduces teeth clenching … Continue reading

Get relief from TMJ pain with effective treatment at your Manhattan Beach dentist’s office

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Get Relief From TMJ at Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions in Manhattan Beach Area

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJDs) are quite literally a pain in the head. But these and other symptoms are not all “in your head.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports the prevalence of TMJD/TMD symptoms ranges from 40 percent to 60 percent among the general population. Furthermore, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research characterizes TMD as any one (or combination) of the following: Pain and inflammation in the body’s soft facial tissuesDamage or injury to parts of the jawWear and tear on the TM Joint, due to conditions such as arthritis You deserve to get relief from TMJ … Continue reading

TMJ pain relief options from Manhattan Beach, CA dentist

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TMJ Pain Relief in Manhattan Beach CA area

The temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, connect your jaw to your head and are one of the most complex joints in your body. If you stop and think about it, most joints (like the knee or the elbow) only move in one direction, but the TMJs help your jaw move many directions – side to side, back and forth, and up and down. It’s no wonder that the TMJs sometimes get out of alignment or cause pain and other negative symptoms. At Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions, patients in the Manhattan, CA area have TMJ pain relief options that really work. Our … Continue reading

How to get relief from TMJ disorder at your Manhattan Beach dentist

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How to Get Relief From TMJ Disorder in Manhattan Beach CA area

As many as 15 percent of adults have temporomandibular joint disorder (also called TMJ or TMD), an uncomfortable condition that occurs when the joints that attach your jaw to your skull become out of line or don’t function optimally. If you are wondering how to get relief from TMJ disorder, you will find expert care and several effective treatment options at Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions in Manhattan Beach, CA. TMJ disorder explained While your jaw may seem like it has simple biomechanics – opening and closing – it is actually reliant upon one of the most complex joints in the … Continue reading

Stop living with pain and get effective treatment for TMJ disorder in Manhattan Beach, CA

Posted By Dr. Don Mungcal

Man hand on cheek face as suffering from facial pain, toothache

Temporomandibular disorder, also known as TMJ disorder or TMD, is a painful condition that affects the joint that opens and closes your jaw. It has a variety of symptoms that can vary from patient to patient, frequently making it difficult for patients to obtain the correct diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Don Mungcal in Manhattan Beach, CA is experienced in recognizing the signs of TMJ disorder and can diagnose and provide treatment for the condition so you can stop the pain and discomfort and regain your quality of life. Causes of TMJ/TMD TMJ/TMD is a relatively common disorder that is estimated … Continue reading

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