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Ghada Hernandez

Ghada Hernandez, DMD, is a general dentist in private family practice with regular clinic hours reserved for temporomandibular joint disorders. After evaluating a series of patients with unexplained jaw aches, she pursued post-graduate continuing education in orofacial pain to expand her diagnostic approach to clenching, night guards, and bite-related tooth strain. She received her dental degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Hernandez also contributes articles on oral health to Biology Insights.

What Causes Dental Paresthesia After a Dental Procedure?
Can a Crossbite Cause or Worsen TMJ Disorders?
What Is Cemento Osseous Dysplasia? Forms and Management
Why Does My Jaw Hurt and I Can’t Open My Mouth Wide?
What Is Centric Relation? Jaw Position and TMJ Explained
What Is TMJ in Dentistry? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Are Night Guards Supposed to Hurt?
Do Oral Surgeons Treat TMJ Disorders?
Can a Dentist Help With TMJ?
Why Do I Have Pain in My Jaw When I Yawn?
Why Does My Jaw Always Pop and Should I Be Worried?
Can Wisdom Teeth Removal Cause TMJ?
Why Does the Sound of Metal Hurt My Teeth?
Can a Dentist Help With TMJ Disorders?
What Do Dentists Do for TMJ Disorders?
What Can a Dentist Do for TMJ?
Are Custom Night Guards Worth It?
TMJ Ankylosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Conditions Can Be Mistaken for TMJ?
How to Increase Bone Density in Teeth
How Long Does Trismus Last? Typical Recovery Timelines
How to Fix a Weak Jaw: From Exercises to Surgery
Should You Be Able to Close Your Mouth With a Night Guard?
Can Chewing Gum Cause TMJ Disorder?
Should I Get a Night Guard From My Dentist?
What Is the Purpose of Potassium Alginate in Impression Alginate?
What Is the Difference Between TMJ and TMD?
How Rare Is Condylar Hyperplasia?
Can Missing Teeth Cause Excess Saliva?
Can Misaligned Teeth Cause TMJ Disorders?