Gainesville GA TMJDo you have pain in your jaw? Problems opening and closing your mouth or a popping or clicking sound when you do? You may indeed be experiencing Temporomandibular joint problems -- or TMJ as it is known in layman’s terms.The Temporomandibular joints connect the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) in front of the ear. The TMJ is comprised of muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and bones that control the opening and closure of the mouth. The joints allow movement up and down, side-to-side, and forward and back -- all the mobility necessary for biting, chewing and swallowing food, for speaking and for making facial expressions. Due to the complexity of the muscular systems associated with the jaw area, the Temporomandibular Joints can often become misaligned or irritated. This can lead to pain in the surrounding soft tissues as well as clicking, popping, or deviations in the movements of the TMJ joints. Others symptoms include: biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort, earache, headache, jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw, reduced ability to open or close the mouth. If this sounds familiar, you should contact a dentist right away. If you’re searching for Gainesville GA TMJ solutions, please look no further than Bennett Family Dentistry. Because the cause of TMJ disorders varies widely from patient to patient, it is best to let your dentist develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. Our experienced team at Bennett Family Dentistry can diagnose and recommend a treatment to alleviate pain and improve or restore normal TMJ function, typically using non-invasive TMJ therapy procedures. If you are suffering from the symptoms of TMJ disorder, please contact us to set up a consultation with one of our TMJ treatment specialists. |
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