Bruxism refers to an excessive clenching together of the bottom and upper jaw, accompanied by the grinding of the lower set of teeth with the upper set. Most people are unaware that they are grinding or gnashing their teeth because it frequently occurs at night (referred to as sleep bruxism). Usually, it is only when [...]
Bell’s Palsy is a neurological disorder that causes the facial muscles on one side of the face to suddenly weaken or become paralyzed. The muscles that close the eye control the tear glands, as well as control one of the salivary glands and the taste buds in front of the tongue are all controlled by [...]
Each person has a different threshold for pain. In the brain, millions of neurotransmitters signal pain felt in muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body. Levels of certain chemicals regulate this pain highway in the brain, and certain nerve stimulators may become sensitive and heightened. This central sensitization can cause nerve stimulation to result in [...]
