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What Is TMJ Pain?

The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) connects the temporal bone (the bone that forms the side of the skull) and the mandible (the lower jaw). Even though it is only a small disc of cartilage, it separates the bones so that the mandible may slide easily whenever you talk, swallow. Damage to this complex, triangular structure in front of your ear, can cause considerable discomfort.

 

What Causes TMJ Pain?

In most patients, pain associated with the TMJ is a result of displacement of the cartilage disc that causes pressure and stretching of the associated sensory nerves. The popping or clicking occurs when the disk snaps into place when the jaw moves. In addition, the chewing muscles may spasm, not function efficiently, and cause pain and tenderness.

  • Major and minor trauma to the jaw
  • Teeth grinding
  • Excessive gum chewing
  • Improper bite or malpositioned jaws

 

What Are The TMJ Symptoms?

  • Ear pain
  • Sore jaw muscles
  • Temple/cheek pain
  • Jaw popping/clicking
  • Locking of the jaw
  • Difficulty in opening the mouth fully
  • Frequent head/neck aches
  • Treatments for TMJ
  • TMJ pain treatments can involve one or multiple of the following therapies:

          -- Full Arch Splints

         -- BOTOX Injections

         -- Equilabration (Bite Balancing)

 

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Family Dental Medicine and Facial Esthetics Dr. Keith Dillard, DMD • 9108 Helena Road
Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-988-4530
Comfortable Attentive Dentistry and Facial Rejuvenation
Family Dental Medicine and Facial Esthetics Dr. Keith Dillard, DMD • 9108 Helena Road
Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-988-4530
Comfortable Attentive Dentistry and Facial Rejuvenation
Family Dental Medicine and Facial Esthetics Dr. Keith Dillard, DMD • 9108 Helena Road
Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-988-4530
Family Dental Medicine and Facial Esthetics Dr. Keith Dillard, DMD • 9108 Helena Road
Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-988-4530
Comfortable Attentive Dentistry and Facial Rejuvenation
LIKE us on FACEBOOK!
Family Dental Medicine and Facial Esthetics Dr. Keith Dillard, DMD • 9108 Helena Road
Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-988-4530