Understanding TMJ Headaches 

A TMJ headache is an often excruciating experience that is caused by damage or issues to the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull. The mandible is the lower jaw, and the temporal part is the bone at the side and base of the skull. A properly aligned … Read more

What Do Rubber Bands Do For Braces?

An orthodontist applies rubber bands to braces

Many people wonder “What do rubber bands do on braces?” The simple answer is, they bind teeth closer together, in the same way that rubber bands bring anything closer together. When you or your child needs braces, you may hear of the need for Orthodontic Elastic Bands that will serve as rubber bands for braces. These bands … Read more