Do you have persistent jaw pain that gets in the way of your daily life, affecting mood, concentration, and overall health? The issue could be caused by TMJ disorder.
TMJ, short for temporomandibular joints, includes the jaw muscles and joints that let you open and close your mouth to eat, speak, and yawn. The TMJ is a complex system, and if there’s a problem with it, this prevents the jaw from functioning properly – called a TMJ disorder. Causes of TMJ disorder include teeth grinding, jaw misalignment, stress, injury, and arthritis.
Signs of TMJ disorder:
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Locking or popping jaw, tenderness in the jaw
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Pain in the temporomandibular joint or around ears, headaches, neck pains
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Pain while chewing or opening mouth
We can help diagnose and treat your TMJ disorder so that you return to normalcy.