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Posts Categorized: Jaw Pain & TMJ

What’s Occlusion and Should You Worry About it?

Posted July 14, 2017 by Chesheim Dental Associates & filed under General Dental Articles, Jaw Pain & TMJ.

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You may have heard us talk about your “occlusion” during your visits to our dental office in Erdenheim. But what exactly are we talking about when we speak about occlusion? Is it something you should worried about? Let’s take a closer look at what occlusion means and examine a few concerns that are related to… Read more →

Are Lip & Cheek Biting Actually Bad for You?

Posted February 21, 2017 by Chesheim Dental Associates & filed under Jaw Pain & TMJ.

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You know the feeling. You’re happily chewing away on your lunch, talking with a coworker when all of a sudden, you hear a crunch. You feel the pain. You realize you’ve just bit your cheek (or lip, or tongue — doesn’t really matter, it all hurts!). This painful accident can be an ongoing problem for… Read more →

Lockjaw vs. Jaw Lock: Are They The Same Thing?

Posted September 14, 2016 by Chesheim Dental Associates & filed under Jaw Pain & TMJ.

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Lockjaw and jaw lock are two very similar terms that could mean two very different things. While both insinuate the jaw becoming stuck, or ‘locked,’ and both can have similar symptoms, only one is actually related to dentistry. At my Erdenheim dental office, we want to explain the difference between the two. Lockjaw Many times… Read more →

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