Ear Pain From TMJ One of the leading symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is ear pain. It is one of the more commonly reported symptoms. Your temporomandibular joint connects to many of the muscles found in the maxillofacial region, and as a result, a...
Orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of Americans each year. Indeed, as many as 12 percent of American adults suffer from a TMJ disorder. Many try to push through the pain, hoping it will go away. Unfortunately, in many cases, the...
Do I Need A Root Canal? A root canal is a standard procedure to treat inflammation or infection of the tooth's sensitive inner pulp tissue, which comprises blood vessels and nerve fibers. Pulp inflammation can result from several causes, including deep decay, cracked...
Habits That Affect The TMJ Your daily habits can worsen some existing dental problems, and bad habits can also exacerbate certain medical conditions, including TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint disorders). If you're suffering from ear and jaw pain or if both sides of...
Why Is My Jaw Clicking? A clicking or popping jaw is a common occurrence affecting millions worldwide. It’s usually harmless, but if it’s causing pain or is affecting you in other ways, it’s best to visit Dr. Ernest Mantini to rule out any dangerous underlying issues....
Change Your Life with A Smile Makeover A beautiful smile plays a significant role in how you view and feel about yourself and how other individuals view you. When you have cosmetic factors blemishing your smile, it often makes you feel unattractive and sometimes makes...
Get Sparkling White Teeth For Your Holiday Photos With Our Teeth Bleaching Treatment With the holidays approaching, call the offices of Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD today to schedule a teeth bleaching appointment. Teeth bleaching treatment is one...
Can TMJ / TMD Affect Other Parts Of Your Body? When you think about temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ, it’s common to only think about jaw pain. However, if you look in a medical book, you will notice that the jaw muscles connect to the head, shoulder, neck,...
When Should I See A TMJ Dentist? TMJ is a potentially painful disorder of the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is a hinge-like joint that connects your jaw to the lower skull. Signs of TMJ include: Jaw, neck, face, and head pain Popping sound in...