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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Symptoms of TMD
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a misaligned jaw joint. Overbites and underbites are types of TMD, but each TMD case is different. The most common symptoms are:
TMD causes are not all fully understood. It is often connected to having a small mouth, teeth in need of orthodontic work, and emotional stress which causes tooth grinding. It may also be caused by a blow to the side of the head. The cause may not actually be a dental cause, but the consequences will include dental problems.
Our dentists practice neuromuscular dentistry and can diagnose and treat TMD. They can determine your optimal jaw alignment and design a customized treatment to relieve your pain and correct your bite. Please call or email us if you would like to have a personal consultation.
- Chronic and severe headaches
- Neck, face, and shoulder pain
- Limited range of jaw motion
- Clicking or popping noises when the jaw moves, which may or may not be painful
- Tingling in the hands
- Tooth grinding (which may also be a cause of TMD)
- Premature tooth wear
- Unaccountably loose teeth
- Chronic tension in the jaw muscles
- Earache or ringing in the ears
TMD causes are not all fully understood. It is often connected to having a small mouth, teeth in need of orthodontic work, and emotional stress which causes tooth grinding. It may also be caused by a blow to the side of the head. The cause may not actually be a dental cause, but the consequences will include dental problems.
Our dentists practice neuromuscular dentistry and can diagnose and treat TMD. They can determine your optimal jaw alignment and design a customized treatment to relieve your pain and correct your bite. Please call or email us if you would like to have a personal consultation.
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