Advanced Solutions for TMJ
Do you suffer from chronic pain in your jaw and face, experience "popping"
sounds when you chew and talk or have symptoms such as headaches or lockjaw? If
so, the problem may be TMJ. This condition affects more than 10 million people
in the U.S. alone. And it’s more than just painful — over time it can cause
serious damage to your jaws and teeth.
TMJ is an acronym for temporomandibular joint, which is a fancy way of saying jaw joint. Clinically, we refer to problems associated with the TMJ (jaw joint) as TMJ Syndrome or TMD (disorder). But many patients just call it "TMJ". Often, TMJ Syndrome presents itself as a popping sound and sensation near the jaw joint. That's why some patients refer to TMJ as
"That's my jaw!"
Who can have TMJ Syndrome?
TMJ problems can afflict people of all ages, although patients under 40 are more susceptible and it occurs more frequently in women.
What are the Symptoms of TMJ Syndrome?
TMJ Syndrome symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Earaches, stuffiness, or ringing in the ears
- Pain or soreness in and around the jaw joints
- Dizziness
- Numbness in fingers and arms
- Difficulty swallowing
- Limited movement or locking of the jaw
- Clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joints
- Pain behind the eyes
- Neck, shoulder, or back pain
- Facial pain
- Unexplained loosening of teeth
Left untreated, the TMJ symptoms increase in number and severity as you get older.
We can accurately pinpoint the source
of your pain and provide relief using the very latest in gentle, nonsurgical
treatments.
