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How Long Do You Wear a Mouth Guard for TMJ?

February 23, 2026 9:00 am Published by Seastone Dental

How long do you wear a mouth guard for TMJ? Learn what determines short-term vs long-term use in Summerville, SC.

Five Daily Tips to Help TMJ Pain

July 7, 2022 6:28 pm Published by Seastone Dental

Whether smiling, speaking, or singing, you use the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) every day. The TMJ enables you to move your jaw to perform these actions. But when TMJ disorders occur due to an issue within the jaw or muscles, then TMJ pain may be hard to avoid. Check out our blog post for five daily tips to help with TMJ pain!

What Is the Difference Between TMJ & TMD?

November 9, 2021 10:03 pm Published by Seastone Dental

Do you wake up with extreme jaw pain, or hear a strange clicking sound whenever you move your jaw? You might be experiencing TMJ/TMD issues. Although TMJ/TMD are often used interchangeably, they actually mean completely different things. Check out our blog post where we define TMJ, TMD, and discuss how we can treat your jaw pain effectively.

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