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Temporomandibular Joint Symptoms radiate from the jaw joint and is often caused by misalignment of the teeth or a poor bite relationship.

Symptoms include:

  • Headaches, especially when awakening

  • Awareness of night time grinding

  • Sore jaw muscles

  • Neck & Should pain

  • Tired jaws after eating tough foods or after laughing

  • Inability to open wide

  • Clicking

  • Locked jaw at times

  • Pain behind the eyes

  • Always taking Tylenol or other pain killers to get through the day

  • Depression

  • Discomfort that interferes with daily life

These symptoms are often related to a jaw injured during sports or an accident.  At other times, there seem to be no good reasons.

Missing teeth for a long period of time leading to a poor bite also put additional strain on the jaw joint and muscles.  Misaligned teeth, deep bites or teeth slanting backwards may be considered culprits.

Treatment usually involves correcting the pain condition with bite splints (almost invisible), bite adjustments and sometimes orthodontics.

If there are missing teeth, it is imperative that the teeth be replaced to maintain the health jaw.

Can all patients be corrected?
The answer is 'no', but most patients can see a major difference and a change in their lives free from major TMJ discomfort.

You may call for a  cursory examination  and ask questions about your case.  The cursory examination fee is $43.  ( If you desire an x-ray, the fee is an additional $68.00.) If you decide to continue treatment, a complete examination would be scheduled followed by a consultation. 

          

     

           

 

 

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