Do you experience pain in your face, ears, below or in front of your ears, or headaches for which your medical doctor has not found a cause? Do your jaw joints, located in front of your ears, hurt when you chew or do they make clicking, popping or crackling noises? If so, you may be suffering from TemperoMandibular Disorder - often called TMD. The temperomandibular joints - or TMJs - are located on both sides of the face in front of the ears, connecting the lower jawbone to the skull. They're the most complicated joints in the human body, and they allow us to open our mouths wide and move them from side to side.
Symptoms of TMD affect millions of North Americans and can appear with no apparent cause. They can also appear after trauma, such as a traffic or bicycle accident, or a blow to the face. Teeth clenching, excessive gum chewing, a bad bite, nail biting or cradling the phone between your shoulder and head can cause or exacerbate TMD.
Stress and tension may awaken or aggravate an existing TMD condition. However, stress alone does not cause this disorder if a patient has good oral health and a balanced bite.
To diagnose TMD, a thorough exam is essential. Let us help you determine if the cause of your discomfort is your jaw joint, and from there, if necessary, determine a treatment plan that will give you relief.
Call us at 860-828-3933 or email Contact@AdvancedDental.com for your appointment today and you'll soon be on your way to better dental health.
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