TMJ TREATMENT
TMD IS TWICE MORE COMMON IN WOMEN
TMJ TREATMENT IN MISSISSAUGA
TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder means jaw joints are not functioning as they are supposed to. As a result, you may experience jaw pain, and/or your jaw joints may make noise when you chew or speak.
If you are experiencing TMJ problems, there's no need for you to suffer anymore. Seek treatment from a dentist at Dunwin Dental. TMD treatment is a general dentistry procedure that aims to relieve jaw pain and muscle tension.
WHAT IS TMJ DISORDER (TMD)?
Located where your jaw meets your skull are your Temporomandibular Joints. Your TMJs and muscles on each side of your jaw help you open and close your mouth, chew, talk, and swallow. These 2 joints move in many different directions and are among the most complex joints in the body. They work together in a delicate balance with muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and your jaw bones. When a problem prevents these parts from working together properly, pain may result.
Conditions causing pain in the joint that controls the movement of the jaw falls under “Temporomandibular Disorder” or TMD. They are twice as common in women than men.
SYMPTOMS OF TMJ DISORDER
If you have one or more of the symptoms listed above, you should contact us to schedule an appointment with your dentist for evaluation.
WHAT ARE THE ROOT CAUSES OF TMD?
TMJ DISORDER TREATMENTS
TMJ management or treatment depends on the severity of the disorder. Many people have symptoms of a TMJ disorder and are still able to fully function in their daily lives. For some patients the disorder may disappear by itself, for others, it may worsen over time.
The first thing we’re going to do is listen to the joint while you open and close your mouth.
Oral Tests
We’ll also do tests to determine your jaw’s range of motion and apply pressure to sites around the jaw that cause discomfort or pain. The different types of tests include:
Prescription Medications
There are several over-the-counter and prescription medications that are helpful in treating some TMJ disorders, such as:
“Less Is Often Best” Approach
TMJ DISORDER VIDEO
The following video briefly explains TMD.
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I MAY HAVE TMD. WHAT DO I DO?
If you have any of the symptoms listed above, you should contact our dental office in Mississauga to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Your dentist will conduct a complete evaluation. She may:
Based on her on findings, your dentist will recommend a suitable treatment. Your dentist may refer you to a physician, a specialist, a physical therapist, a psychologist or another health-care professional.