Don’t Let That Blank Space in Your Mouth Fool You
June 9, 2021
So, you had teeth extracted and/or are missing a few teeth? No big deal, right? Do not fool yourself! There are plenty of issues that come with missing teeth in Richmond, VA. You lose the confidence in your smile, you can’t chew the foods you use to enjoy, and so much more. Beyond these though, […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Ignore Your TMJ?
February 6, 2020
There is a joint in your jaw which functions as a sliding hinge, known as the temporomandibular joint. This connects the skull and jawbone too, and on both sides of the jaw there is a joint. It is known as TMJ when you have pain in this joint, or the muscles that control the jaw. […]
Read MoreAll About TMJ
January 2, 2020
Waking up with a sore jaw, tight facial muscles, or a dull headache might not seem like a dental issue at first, but it’s often a sign of nighttime teeth grinding or TMJ disorder. Because grinding and clenching typically happen during sleep, many people don’t realize it’s happening until the discomfort becomes hard to ignore. […]
Read More3 Signs You May Have TMJ
December 30, 2019
Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) is a disorder that affects several people and can be linked to discomfort and jaw pain, difficulty with movement, and jaw clicking. The approximate occurrence of this condition is difficult to identify, but it may be more severe than many people realize. At Steadman Family Dentistry, dentists like Dr. Steadman will […]
Read MoreIs Chewing Gum Bad For My Jaw?
October 3, 2018
Patients with TMJ pain might wonder about just how recommended gum chewing really is when they see ads for sugar-free gum that tout its benefits. It doesn’t take a lot of experience with jaw pain to start to pick up on the things that trigger it, and many patients wonder whether they should skip gum […]
Read MoreIt’s Time To See Your Dentist for Your Jaw Pain
August 3, 2018
Toothaches and jaw pain occur frequently in the population. When this discomfort happens, many people will wonder whether they should see a dentist or just take some over-the-counter pain relievers and wait until it gets better. People should see our dentist in Richmond, VA if their jaw pain is accompanied by any of the following. […]
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