TMJ / Nightguards

“TMJ” refers to the temporomandibular joint or the jaw joint. The temporomandibular joints are the joints in front of the ears attaching the lower jaw to the skull. They are essential to daily jaw functions such as opening and closing your mouth, chewing and speaking.

TMJ disorders refer to conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and limitations in the ability of the jaw to operate normally while speaking, eating, and swallowing.

What are the symptoms of TMJ Disorder?

TMJ patients report the following symptoms:

  • Frequent headaches
  • Uncomfortable bite
  • Neck / shoulder / back pain
  • Facial swelling
  • Pain of the face
  • Pain of the jaw joint and / or the ear
  • Jaw locking when jaw open or closed
  • Restricted ability or complete inability to open the mouth without pain

How should one treat TMJ Disorders?

At present, there are many types of treatments in use ranging from very conservative, reversible therapies to more aggressive, invasive approaches.

Please call us for a consultation to help you decide which therapy would be best suited for you.