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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull.
You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorder is a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD which can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
The exact cause of a person’s TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism), although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders.
In most cases, the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders are temporary and can be relieved with self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Surgery is typically a last resort after conservative measures have failed, but some people with TMJ disorders may benefit from surgical treatments.
Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:
TMJ disorders can also cause a clicking sound or grating sensation when you open your mouth or chew. But if there’s no pain or limitation of movement associated with your jaw clicking, you probably don’t need treatment for a TMJ disorder.
Myth 1
TMJ is a medical condition
Myth 2
TMD is a rare disorder
Myth 3
Only accidents & injuries cause TMD
Myth 4
Your headaches have no relation to TMD
Myth 5
My jaw stopped clicking which means I am free from TMD.
Each of these treatments can have important effects on your health and quality of life. Below are just 6 of the reasons to seek treatment for your TMD.
Alleviate your chronic discomfort
TMD does not only lead to jaw pain. It can also cause chronic headaches, neck pain, shoulder stiffness, and upper back pain. With effective treatment, you may find that your entire body feels and functions better.
Reduce your risk for dental damage
TMD and bruxism (chronic teeth grinding) are often related. Bruxism is one of the most common causes of TMD, and, in a truly vicious cycle, TMD can cause bruxism. Chronic grinding can lead to dental erosion and cracked teeth. When you treat one or both conditions, it will protect your smile and dental functionality for years to come.
Enjoy your meals again
Untreated TMJ Disorder can make eating painful. In severe cases, you may avoid eating, or you may choose an extremely limited number of foods. This reduced diet could even lead to malnutrition. TMD treatment can alleviate your discomfort and enable you to eat a full range of foods.
Protect your ear health
If you have a more serious case of TMD, it can lead to tinnitus or chronic ringing in your ears. Sometimes, this ringing can even make it difficult to hear or sleep. Scientists are still researching the connection between the two disorders. However, TMJ treatment has been proven to alleviate tinnitus.
Enhance your overall health
TMD has been linked to a wide range of systemic health conditions. These concerns include chronic fatigue, dizziness, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, Meniere’s disease, sleep disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Again, the link between TMD and these other conditions is not always clear. However, treating your jaw condition could be vital to your lifelong health.
Boost your mood and quality of life
Unsurprisingly, chronic pain and fatigue can take a huge toll on your emotions and overall well-being. With Dr Day’s personalized care, you could enjoy tremendous pain relief, increased self-confidence, and a brighter outlook on life.
Our dentists continually attend further education and stay on top of current research to bring the best evidence based treatments and the latest techniques.
We use the latest treatment techniques, procedures & dental materials that enable us to deliver a wide range of options to suit your needs.
Also, we use a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry options and treatments to transform your regular smile into a million-dollar one. We offer all your treatments in the same place, whichever specialist you may need to see, you will find them available here.
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