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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects our jaw to our skull. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a term used to describe conditions affecting this joint.^{[ 1 ]} These conditions cover a broad range of symptoms, ranging anywhere from stiffness and soreness to a popping sound when you open your mouth, and even lockjaw.

TMJ is relatively common. Some cases are mild enough not to require intervention, but if your TMJ is interfering with your life, we are here to help. In this guide, we’ll examine which causes of TMJ braces can help correct. By the end, we hope you are able to make an informed decision about whether or not pursuing braces could help alleviate your symptoms of TMJ.

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects our jaw to our skull. It’s a helpful little joint, allowing us to open and close our mouths. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a term used to describe conditions affecting your jaw joint.^{[ 1 ]}These can range from soreness and stiffness to a popping sound when you open your mouth, and even to a locked jaw.

In this guide, we will take a look at what kinds of TMD and TMJ clear aligners can help correct. Hopefully, by the end, you’ll have a better understanding of whether or not clear aligners could provide you with relief from your TMJ.

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Many people think of teeth straightening as cosmetic ⁠— but there is so much more to gain from orthodontics than just an aesthetically pleasing smile (though that’s a pretty great bonus!). The placement of teeth in our jaw can have a huge impact on our overall oral health.

In this guide, we will explore in which ways clear aligner treatment can improve your oral health. We hope you leave with a better understanding of the wide range of benefits that an aligned smile can provide, as well as an idea of whether or not clear aligners are right for you and your unique smile.

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Speaking is such a regular part of our lives that we can take for granted what a complex process it actually is. Even just a simple “hello” relies on four different bodily systems (respiratory, laryngeal, articulatory).^{[ 1 ]} There’s airflow to consider, tongue acrobatics, even the top of your skull comes into play when speaking. With so many elements at play, it’s no wonder speech disorders occur fairly often in people.

In this guide, we will examine some key causes of speech disorders and explore whether or not braces will be able to help correct them.
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