If you or a loved one have been experiencing jaw pain or facial pain, headaches, dizziness or any of the symptoms listed above, then do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is also known as the jaw joint. It consists of two matching jaw joints in front of the ears and on side of the head. It connects the lower jaw to the skull and allows the jaw to move up, down, and side to side. TMJ disorders are essentially painful. Chronic degenerative disorders causing unnecessary discomfort are affected by TMJ dysfunction.
Learning how you can recognize the signs and symptoms associated with TMJ disorders can help alleviate the pain can make a difference in your life or the lives of your loved ones affected by TMJ problems. Below are the most important 5 things you should know about TMJ.
People suffering from TMJ problems can experience symptoms that typically include:
TMJ dysfunction is commonly caused by malocclusion (a bad bite or bite out of alignment). In some cases, TMJ dysfunction can also be caused by the following.
Age, gender, poor posture, neurodegenerative diseases, malocclusion and jaw misalignment are among the risk factors. High stress levels ( especially over a prolonged period of time), insomnia, depression, anxiety and bad habits such as clenching the lower jaw or grinding the teeth also considerably increase the risk of TMJ disorders. Children and teenagers suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis as well as people with ages between 30 and 50 and women in particular are typically exposed to a significantly higher risk of developing TMJ-related problems.
A self-care regimen is an intrinsic part of the treatment plan for TMJ dysfunction and encompasses several lifestyle changes that once implemented, can prove helpful in alleviating the symptoms or decreasing their severity. These lifestyle changes include:
TMJ treatment options encompass non-invasive procedures aimed at correcting the bite and bringing the lower and upper jaw into alignment. These corrective treatments are performed by a dentist that specializes in neuromuscular dentistry, a branch of dentistry that focuses on properly correcting an imbalanced bite and realigning the jaw in order to create a harmonious functional relationship between the facial muscles, bite position and joints. The treatments that your neuromuscular dentist may recommend include :
If you or a loved one have been experiencing jaw pain or facial pain, headaches, dizziness or any of the symptoms listed above, then do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation.
You can learn how you can benefit from a proper diagnosis and treatment plan devised by a certified, trusted and highly respected neuromuscular dentist and that is specifically aimed at providing pain relief, restoring the function of the muscles and joints and overall improving quality of life.