Many people think Invisalign is only for cosmetic changes. While it does create a straighter, more even smile, it can also improve your oral health in ways that are easy to overlook. For patients in Huntington, NY, Invisalign can be a smart choice if you want a treatment that looks discreet while solving more than…
TMJ treatment
TMJ and Teeth Grinding: Understanding the Connection
Categories: Jaw Pain, TMJ treatment
Do you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or notice that your teeth look worn down? You might be dealing with TMJ disorder and bruxism—two conditions that often go hand in hand. Understanding their relationship can help you find the right treatment and get back to comfortable living. At Matlach Dental in Huntington, NY, we…
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Here is the Matlach Dental guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or…
The 411 on TMJ in Huntington, NY
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral health issues. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also also called TMJ because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not…
