Do you feel tenderness or discomfort in your jaw? Is it difficult for you to chew or open your mouth? If this is the case, you might have a TMJ disorder. What Are TMJ Disorders? TMJ disorders are when a person experiences pain, tenderness, or discomfort in their temporomandibular joint. These joints are located on both …
When we think of dental issues, we often jump to certain conditions we are familiar with, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or problematic wisdom teeth that need to be removed. However, the mouth is extremely complex and many other problems can develop. This includes a condition known as TMD, or “temporomandibular joint disorder.” This …
Do you find that you wake up with a sore jaw? Have you been told by your sleeping partner that you clench and grinding your teeth when you sleep? Do you catch yourself with a tense jaw during the day while working or at school? If you said yes to these questions, you may be …
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At the practice of Dr. Heather F. Fleschler, patients in Houston, TX and the surrounding communities are able to receive comprehensive dental care. This includes neuromuscular dentistry for patients who have been diagnosed with TMJ or TMD. What is TMJ/TMD? Dr. Heather F. Fleschler of Houston, TX describes TMJ as the temporomandibular joint. This joint …
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Chronic pain does more than just create physical discomfort; it’s also mentally straining as well. Dealing with pain when completing normal tasks, and even while you’re sedentary, takes a toll on anyone and can often lead to emotional distress as you grapple with the daily aches and soreness in your body. For many people who suffer …
Our face and mouth are parts of a complex system of interconnected muscles, joints, and bones that work together to allow us to show an array of facial expressions, eat, breathe, and swallow correctly. This is a finely-tuned system that depends on the proper function of each part and when there are disorders within that …
Serving Houston, Sugar Land, Pasadena & Nearby Areas of Texas All too often, you can find yourself caught up in your job, your family responsibilities, and other commitments and not even realize how stressed you have become. When you are experiencing regular headaches, jaw pain, or difficulty chewing, you may just assume it’s from the …
If you suffer from chronic headaches, jaw pain, or even neck pain, you may actually be dealing with TMJ disorder. This neuromuscular disorder affects the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to your skull, and is a complex joint that allows your jaw and mouth to move in various directions for talking, eating, and laughing. …
TMJ is a painful condition that occurs when your jaw becomes misaligned. It can cause you to experience a variety of painful symptoms throughout your face, jaw, neck, back and shoulders. For many individuals, these symptoms can be debilitating, impacting their life on a daily basis. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with chronic TMJ …
I had my first pain free visit to a Dentist. Dr. Fleschler was extremely patient with me and attentive to my wish not to have pain. I listened to music while she worked with her equally as qualified assistant. This is one visit that I can say was very pleasant. – Hugh A.
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