TMJ
Modern dentistry does much more than improve the appearance of a smile. Advances in the science of complete dentistry have taught us how to bring the jaw into a relaxed position to help alleviate years of pain and discomfort.
Who is affected by TMJ disorders?
Temporomandibular joint disease (also known as TMD or TMJ) affects 75 million people at any one time. It is a chronic degenerative disease that may take years to develop. People who suffer from TMD have a structural imbalance in their jaw-to-skull relationship, caused by a misaligned or bad. This disease causes:
Alterations of the temporomandibular joint position due to excessive pressure on the joint and surrounding tissues.
The jaw to twist into a strained position. This further affects the muscles in the face, back, neck and shoulders.
Other causes of TMJ disorders may include clenching or grinding of the teeth, tightening of the jaw muscles and added stress to the TM joint, or damage to the jaw due to an injury.
Symptoms of TMJ disorders
You may be a candidate for neuromuscular dentistry if you experience any of the following symptoms on a regular basis:
- Headaches or migraines
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Worn, chipped or cracked teeth
- Cracking, chipping or breaking dental restorations
- Pain or soreness around the jaw joints
- Pain in teeth that seems to move around
- Neck, shoulder or back pain
- Facial pain
- Clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joints
- Limited movement or locking jaw
- Numbness in your fingers and arms
- Congestion or stuffiness of the ears
