by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Sep 16, 2025 | TMJ Success Stories
Name: Marcus, 46 Occupation: Teacher Symptoms: Clicking jaw, facial pain, earaches, difficulty chewing “I started noticing a popping sound every time I chewed, and sometimes my jaw would lock slightly when I opened my mouth too wide. I also had random earaches that I...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Sep 16, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY, TMJ Success Stories
Name: Sarah, 34 Occupation: Graphic Designer Symptoms: Jaw pain, morning headaches, neck stiffness, teeth grinding “For months, I was waking up with intense headaches and a sore jaw. I thought it was just stress from work or maybe my pillow. My dentist noticed some...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
TMJ disorders aren’t just about pain—they can subtly change the way your face looks over time. From asymmetry and sagging to changes in bite and muscle tone, an imbalanced jaw joint can affect your appearance in ways many people never suspect. In this post, we explore...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
Ever notice your jaw feels tight after a stressful day? You’re not imagining it. Stress and anxiety are major contributors to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, causing muscle tension, clenching, and long-term damage to your bite and jaw alignment. In this...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
A jaw that won’t open all the way—or won’t close properly—can be alarming and painful. Known as “jaw locking,” this condition is often linked to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Whether your jaw feels stuck occasionally or has fully locked in place, it’s a...
