TMJ refers to the jaw joint or the Temporomandibular Joint, which is a common area of recurring pain. Most adults will suffer from jaw or muscle pain or problem related to jaw joint or jaw muscles. These types of problems are more properly called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
At “TMJ“, we use the most up-to-date technology to treat patients who suffer from all levels of TMJ.
It includes pain that affects th e side of the face, the head and the neck. Patients also commonly have popping or clicking of the joints, locking of the jaws and chronic headaches. There can be many causes of these conditions and diagnosis is key to the success of treatment.
At “TMJ“ we treat many patients who suffer from all levels of TMD or Myofascial Pain Disorder, using the most up to date technology.
The following treatments may be used for TMJ conditions:
* Jaw Rest
* Occlusal Splint
* Medication
* Exercises
* Moist Heat
* Physical Therapy
* Referral
* Stress Management
* Anterior Deprogrammer.
If you have TMJ, it’s possible that you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: jaw locking or catching, earaches, headaches and inability to open your mouth wide. Treatment options run the gamut of short term use of over the counter anti inflammatory medications and mouth guards and stress management, to complicated surgery.
When all non surgical options have been exhausted, or if it becomes obvious that here is definite damage to the joint, surgery may be the only option. Arthroscopy surgery may be utilized to repair the injured area.
You may benefit from our latest techniques used to both evaluate and treat a range of problems and conditions that are causing pain. Contact us for more information at (561) 123-1234