Bruxism is often described as a “bad habit,” like chewing fingernails or smoking. Your doctor or dentist might tell you that you need to quit doing it the same way you might be told to quit smoking or get more exercise. They may even give helpful tips about mindfulness or meditation that can help you [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) often develop symmetrically, in both jaw joints at the same time. However, it is possible for people to develop the disorder and experience symptoms on just one side of the head. However, as the condition progresses, it will likely spread to affect the other joint as well. Why [...]
Chipped teeth are both a cosmetic problem and a health danger. Chipped teeth disrupt the appearance of your smile, creating an uneven line and sometimes even dark holes in your smile. Chipped teeth can be more prone to decay, and may crack, exposing the living pulp inside the tooth. Chipping one tooth [...]
In late August, Australia joined the increasing list of nations that could potentially benefit from the newly approved preventive migraine medication Aimovig. Aimovig is the first of a class of medications called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) blockers. This type of medication holds significant promise for migraine sufferers, but we are not entirely [...]
It’s National Pain Week in Australia, and one of the features of this annual week of reflection on chronic pain is the release of a huge, nationwide survey of chronic pain sufferers about their experiences with their condition and its treatment. This year, one of the standout results of the survey was that 75% of [...]
