Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory condition. It develops when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in your body, causing painful swelling in the affected area. Although it is commonly characterized by inflammation in the wrists and knees, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect...
TMD: Causes and Symptoms Temporomandibular joint disorders, more commonly known as TMDs or TMJ disorders, affect the joints and tendons that connect the lower jaw to the skull. These conditions can be excruciating and draining, so it’s important to recognize the symptoms and get treatment as...
The causes of jaw pain often prove elusive, despite how debilitating the condition itself can be. However, jaw pain is only a symptom of conditions that can prove quite serious if left undiagnosed and untreated. If you’ve experienced jaw pain recently, don’t ignore it—get help...
In our last post, we looked at some of the causes of jaw pain, and we highlighted stress as one of the leading causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). At Prescott Dentistry, we understand how debilitating jaw pain can be. If you or a family member...
In our last post, we discussed some of the most common causes of tooth pain. Today we’ll look at a few more common causes. Toothaches are one of the most common dental issues we see here at Prescott Dentistry. When you come in for a...
If you suffer from jaw pain, you’re not alone—especially right now. It is a stressful time for many Americans and stress is one of the leading causes of jaw pain. At Prescott Dentistry, we understand how debilitating it can be so, in today’s post we’ll...