Have you
been experiencing severe jaw pain while chewing or simply opening your mouth?
Your dental pain could be indicative of temporal-mandibular joint (TMJ)
disorder. Review the following information and schedule a consultation with
your family
dentist to learn more:
Diagnosing
the Disorder
In order
to begin treatment for TMJ disorder, your family dentist must formally diagnose
you with this disorder. If your jaw pain has become unbearable, schedule an
appointment with your dentist. You may also discuss your jaw pain and potential TMJ disorder symptoms during your routine dental
examinations.
Identifying
TMJ Disorder Symptoms
Before your dentist appointment, pay close attention to your
symptoms. Common symptoms of TMJ disorder include headaches, earaches, and
general soreness. Make sure you notify your family dentist if you experience
increasing difficulty with simple jaw-related tasks, such as opening and
closing your mouth. Sudden jaw pain or clicking of your jaw may also indicate
that you have TMJ disorder.
Seeking
Treatment
While your TMJ disorder symptoms may be uncomfortable, there are
effective ways to manage your symptoms and reduce your pain. For example,
oftentimes, TMJ disorder is a result of a misaligned bite. By replacing missing
teeth, straightening teeth, and filling in spaces between your teeth, your
dentist can help to correct bite problems, helping to relieve your symptoms.
Other TMJ disorder treatment options include a mouth piece to reduce grinding
and jaw clenching and in severe cases, surgery.
At Dr. Alina Bergan D.D.S, we pursue non-surgical TMJ
disorder solutions to avoid the costs and recovery of corrective surgery. Jaw
pain is a serious dental symptom that should be addressed immediately. Don’t
endure your TMJ disorder symptoms for another day—schedule an appointment with
us by calling (800) 223-0801.
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