1 / 9

Understanding TMJ Pain

Do you have any TMJ Problems? Please read this for a better understanding of TMJ Pain and get your treatment now with us at Suburban TMJ and Sleep Center in Illinois.

suburbantmjcenter
Download Presentation

Understanding TMJ Pain

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Understanding TMJ Pain

  2. TMJ There are many people in pain due to TMJ disorder, and a lot of them don't know what TMD is and how it could affect their lives. Understanding temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can sometimes be challenging. Most people who have been feeling jaw pain symptoms are experiencing a certain level of discomfort, a painful sensation that something is wrong. What's more, the pain seems to worsen constantly, as if some unseen force is causing unmatched discomfort in those afflicted by TMJ disorder (TMD).

  3. What is TMD? The first question that comes to mind is, what is TMD? TMJ or temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to the skull, but TMD or TMJ syndrome is a temporomandibular joint disorder. When this joint isn't working correctly, there can be a lot of jaw pain symptoms like soreness and swelling in these joints.

  4. TMD Causes One way to understand TMJ pain is through understanding what causes it. One of the possible causes is overuse or injury to the jaw, caused by an accident or simple wear and tear. Other possible causes include arthritis, muscle tension, overwork, and even TMD itself. Since this condition is often caused by something external, options for TMJ pain treatment in Illinois are pretty limited, and non-surgical procedures are only used in severe cases.

  5. TMD Symptoms There are a lot of jaw pain symptoms that may occur when a person is suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders. The usual symptoms include pain while chewing, facial ache, headaches, sinus pain, toothaches, and facial tenderness. Some of these symptoms overlap for various disorders, and thus a person could be experiencing signs of both TMD and a different condition altogether.

  6. TMD Diagnosis If you are experiencing jaw pain symptoms and you suspect that you may have TMD, you will need to seek a diagnosis from our reputed TMJ specialist in Illinois. There are many ways to get a diagnosis, but most people don't even realize that they have a problem until their doctor tells them about it. A majority also ignores the doctor's advice and continues to experience discomfort in their daily life. Such ignorance is dangerous because there is no cure for conditions like TMD. However, we offer some of the most advanced and customized TMJ pain treatment options in Illinois. You can get in touch with us to know more.

  7. Exercises for TMJ Pain Relief There are many exercises for TMJ pain relief that can help with reducing the discomfort of this disorder. The pain in your face and the constant locked feeling in your mouth are a complex combination to live with. A visit to your doctor may not solve the problem, but there are TMJ pain treatment options we can provide in Illinois to relieve the pain.

  8. Conclusion One last thing you should know about TMD is that the jaw pain symptoms are not limited only to the face. You may be suffering from facial pain already, especially when you open or close your mouth or move your jaw. You can also suffer from neck pain, jaw pain, or ear pain due to TMD.

  9. Contact Us Phone: 630-755-5545 1309 Macom Drive, Suite 107 Naperville, IL 60564, US https://www.suburbantmjcenter.com/

More Related