Jaw clicking when you’re eating can ruin your meal, especially if it’s painful. Jaw pain and clicking can be a sign of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) – a collective term for a group of conditions causing pain and/or dysfunction in your jaw joint, jaw muscles, and surrounding tissues [1]. We’ll explore why your jaw may be…
Does your jaw click on one side with certain movements? Jaw clicking can be disconcerting, especially when you also have jaw pain or other uncomfortable symptoms. Problems with your jaw, including jaw clicking on one side, fall into the category of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). TMD affects 60-70% of people at some point in their life,…
Dental implants can replace missing teeth. Although dental implants are used less in the UK than in other European countries [1], their use has rapidly increased in the UK. The UK dental implant industry has grown by 20-30% within the last few years [1]. In this article, we’ll explore what dental implants are, how long…
A clicking jaw is often a sign of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). This is a disorder of the jaw joint that affects 25% of people in the UK [1]. This number may seem high, but in most cases, symptoms are mild and get better on their own. However, some people have more serious symptoms that require…
74% of UK adults have had a tooth extraction at some point in their lives [1]. There are many reasons you may need a tooth removed, but the most common is tooth decay [2]. If you need a tooth extraction, you may be worried about potential pain during or after the procedure. In this article,…
A new, expert-led dedicated oral and maxillofacial centre of excellence is to open in the Harley Street medical area.
The Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a ‘first-ever’ in UK private practice and has eight leading consultant maxillofacial surgeons working together in a custom-made unit.
