Bite force misalignments in the mouth and TMJ disorders often cause headaches and jaw pain. But did you know poor posture may be to blame as well? If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, the Academy of General Dentistry recommends consulting a dentist AND checking your posture. Poor Posture Can Stress Out the Jaw Poor posture places the spine in a position that causes stress to the jaw joint. When people slouch or hunch over, the lower jaw shifts forw

2025 will soon be coming to a close, and so will your flex spending account benefits! SCIENCE OF SMILES® wants to remind you to schedule your cleaning, exam and any other dental procedures as soon as possible in order to fully utilize your 2025 dental benefits. These benefits may expire at the end of December. Unlike medical insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts and most dental insurance plans do not roll over to the following year. As such, any unused benefits do

If you’ve been diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint disorder , also known as TMD, you are not alone. Up to 35 million people in the United States struggle with this condition, which affects the joints that connect the jaw to the skull. TMJ can cause various painful symptoms, including headaches, neck and shoulder discomfort, dizziness, and vision problems.  Dealing with such symptoms can be frustrating and disrupt your quality of life. You may be wondering what options ar