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Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly referred to as TMJ or TMD, is an often misunderstood condition that can affect many aspects of your life. It can be responsible for an array of symptoms, many of which may not seem directly related with jaw misalignment.
TMJ symptoms can be distracting and quite painful. By choosing the right treatment for you, our dentists can alleviate this pain. We begin by identifying the source of your symptoms, whether related to your bite or a habit of teeth grinding. Then, we determine the most effective treatment.
If you experience unexplained jaw pain, neck pain, migraine-like headaches or other TMJ-related symptoms, please contact The Smile Centre today to schedule an initial consultation. If you live in the Sarasota area of Florida, contact our Palm Aire location online or at 941-351-4468. If you live in or around Florida, please contact us online. Our three convenient locations serve the Sarasota, Bradenton area of Florida.
TMJ is a condition caused by jaw misalignment and produces a variety of painful symptoms. These symptoms are the result of pressure on the facial nerves, most often the trigeminal nerve. This nerve is responsible for transmitting sensation to the jaw, eyes and sinuses; it is also affects the chewing muscles. Pressure on this nerve can also cause lockjaw.
TMJ is linked to many painful symptoms, not all of which are localized in the jaw. These symptoms can include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact The Smile Centre today. We will determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a customized treatment plan to restore your jaw to optimal health.
One of the most common symptoms of TMJ is a headache. Jaw misalignment, and the resulting pressure on the trigeminal nerve, can cause painful, migraine-like headaches. If you have been unable to identify the underlying cause of your headaches, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder.
TMD can result from problems with the jaw joint, jaw muscles or facial nerves. Some issues that can trigger these problems include:
TMJ and TMD are used interchangeably to refer to disorders impacting the temporomandibular joint, the synovial joint at the conjunction of the mandible (lower jaw) and the maxilla (upper jaw). It is often simply referred to as the “jaw joint.”
There are dozens of conditions that can impact the alignment of the jaw joint. These are collectively referred to as TMJ or TMD for diagnostic purposes, though TMJ is the more common of the two.
You are a good candidate for TMJ treatment if you have been diagnosed with a misaligned jaw. Symptoms of this common condition include clicking, popping, or grinding noises when opening and shutting the mouth, chronic headaches, and pain or swelling around the jaw joint. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is a good idea to undergo a thorough neuromuscular dental evaluation to determine if TMJ treatment will help.
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If you live in the Sarasota, Bradenton area of Florida and want to find out if TMJ treatment is right for you, please contact The Smile Centre today to schedule a consultation. If you live in the Sarasota area of Florida, contact our Palm Aire location online or at 941-351-4468. If you live in or around Florida, please contact us online.
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