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...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
A clicking or popping sound when you open your mouth might seem harmless—but it could be a warning sign of a deeper joint problem. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the body, and clicking is often the first clue that it’s out of...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
Eating should be effortless—not painful. But for people with TMJ disorders, something as simple as chewing a sandwich or yawning wide can trigger discomfort in the jaw, face, or ears. If you’ve noticed soreness while eating, clicking or locking in your jaw, or jaw...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders aren’t just for adults. More teens than ever are experiencing jaw pain, popping, and facial tension—often linked to braces, stress, or bite development. As a parent, it can be difficult to know whether your teen’s discomfort is...
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
Do you experience chronic neck or shoulder pain with no clear cause? You might be surprised to learn that your jaw could be the source. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is closely tied to the muscles and nerves that extend into the neck, shoulders, and upper back....
by Cobalt Dental & TMJ Institute | Jun 7, 2025 | TMJ Specialist in Louisville KY
Persistent facial pain is frustrating—and often misdiagnosed. If you’ve been chasing relief for sore cheeks, tight jaw muscles, or pain around the eyes and temples, the issue may stem from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ disorders are a leading cause of...
