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TMJ Disorder Treatment

The TMJ or temporomandibular joint is a small joint located where the lower jawbone and skull meet, in front of you. This joint allows your lower jaw to function and move. TMJ disorders are the most common medical problem and sufferers can experience a number of symptoms, some of the most common being headache, jaw pain, and toothache. Because of this symptom, they feel pain when opening their mouth.<br><br>Website<br><br>https://abc123dental.com/services/tmj<br>

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TMJ Disorder Treatment

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  1. Welcome To ABC 123 Dental

  2. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint is abbreviated as TMJ. Your temporomandibular joints are right in front of your ears on both sides of your face. The TMJs are the joints that link your lower jawbone to your skull and help you chew and speak.

  3. What is TMJ disorder? When the muscles and ligaments that surround your jaw joints become inflamed or irritated, TMJ dysfunction occurs. The pain might be minor or severe, depending on whether the illness is acute or persistent.

  4. TMJ Disorder TMJ disorders are the most frequent medical concern, and patients may experience a variety of symptoms, including headaches, jaw joint pain, and tooth pain. They find it difficult to open their mouth because of these symptoms.

  5. TMJ Disorder Symptoms

  6. Jaw Joint pain TMJ patients are familiar with the symptoms of jaw joint pain. When yawning or chewing, many people hear popping, grinding, or clicking sounds. Jaw joint discomfort can be either regular and dull or erratic and severe.

  7. Tooth Pain Patients who suffer from toothaches crush their teeth. This is because the jaw joints and teeth absorb a lot of strain. It also causes severe pain in both locations of the cheeks.

  8. Headaches TMJ problems can cause moderate to severe headaches. It is caused by ligament and muscle strain as a result of incorrect jaw joint articulation. This discomfort might also result in a throbbing neck and pinched nerves.

  9. Treatments Our dentist may recommend jaw exercises, mouth guards, and bite therapy to treat TMJ issues.

  10. Mouth Guards These are protective mouthpieces constructed of a particular soft plastic that prevents teeth from crushing.

  11. Jaw Exercises They help to relieve clenching, relax the jaw, and align the teeth. The dentist demonstrates a few easy jaw exercises that can be done in front of the mirror.

  12. Bite Therapy Bite Therapy entails a thorough examination of the jaw and mouth to determine the true cause of the TMJ condition. Dentists utilize a variety of equipment to assess bite pressure, relieve pain, and correct misalignment.

  13. If you suffer any of these symptoms for more than a week or month, you should contact a TMJ specialist at ABC 123 Dental in Keller or Fort Worth.

  14. ABC 123 Dental - Fort Worth Address 5416 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137 Phone (817) 900-0728

  15. ABC 123 Dental - Fort Worth Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 2pm

  16. ABC 123 Dental - Keller Address 460 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248 Phone (817) 484 0705

  17. ABC 123 Dental - Keller Opening Hours Monday & Friday 9am - 6pm

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