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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Why Do I Clench My Teeth Without Noticing?
If you notice yourself clenching your teeth throughout the day or every so often, you're most likely under a lot of stress or anxiety....
David Chen, DDS
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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Botox For TMJ: Duration of Effect
Botox treatment for TMJ usually starts working within 1-2 weeks and it can last for up to 3-6 months but everyone responds differently to...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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What to Expect After Botox For TMJ
After receiving TMJ botox injections, you can expect some mild discomfort, redness, swelling, bleeding and bruising which subsides over...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Cost of Botox for TMJ
The cost of botox for TMJ can range from $500 to $2000 but it depends on how many units you're getting and how much your doctor is...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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How Many Units of Botox For TMJ?
On average, 50-100 units of Botox is recommended for effective TMJ treatment with 50 units as the starting dose and 100 units reserved...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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TMJ Headache Guide
Some headaches are more than what they seem because they could be triggered by other conditions such as your TMJ (temporomandibular...
David Chen, DDS
Mar 30, 20246 min read
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How Do I Know If My Night Guard Fits Properly?
A night guard is an oral appliance that you wear over your teeth to protect them from grinding and clenching damage. While wearing it in...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 7, 20237 min read
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Does TMJ Get Worse During Pregnancy?
According to research, TMJ should be better and not worse during pregnancy because of elevated hormone levels of relaxin. The TMJ...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 24, 20237 min read
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Chances of TMJ Going Away After Pregnancy
If you developed TMJ pain while you're pregnant, it could go away after giving birth but there's a chance it may never go away. Typically...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 24, 20235 min read
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TMJ is Not An Early Sign Of Pregnancy
TMJ symptoms is NOT a reliable early sign of pregnancy because a missed period is the most accurate. Although pregnancy may cause you to...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Jaw Popping: Causes & Treatments
Jaw popping or clicking is a condition where an audible noise that can be heard whenever you open and close your jaw. It is a clinical...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 24, 20239 min read
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Wisdom Teeth Doesn't Cause Jaw Popping
It's physically impossible for the wisdom teeth to cause jaw popping because it's not connected to the TMJ complex so it has no effect on...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I Wake Up?
You must think that you have a unique situation because your teeth only hurt when you wake up in the morning. They don't hurt throughout...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 13, 20228 min read
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Will Chewing Gum Build Your Jawline Like a GQ Model?
What is there not to like about having a better jawline? If yours could look like a GQ model's and you didn't need to do surgery for it,...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 13, 20227 min read
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Jaw Pain on ONE Side but Not Both Sides
If the jaw is one whole piece, why would it hurt on just the left side or right side but not both sides? This article will explore all of...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 30, 202210 min read
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Sore Mouth and TMJ Pain After Dental Work
The numbing just wore off and your mouth feels sore. In fact, your TMJ is hurting and it feels painful to open your mouth. Is this normal...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 27, 20224 min read
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How To Clean Your Night Guard At Home
Your night guard should not only be cleaned on a daily basis via brushing but it should also be deep cleaned once a week by soaking. That...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 16, 20225 min read
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