What is TMJ or TMD?
TMD is a jaw disorder where the temporomandibular joint, or the hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones in your skull does not function the way that it is supposed to. People who suffer from TMD usually experience significant pain when they are eating or speaking from the movement of their jaw.
Symptoms
It isn’t known what the exact reasons that cause TMD, but it known that the symptoms can be very painful. Some of the symptoms that people experience with TMD are:
- Pain in the face, jaw, neck and shoulders, or in or near the ear when you chew or speak
- Difficulty opening your mouth wide
- The jaw becoming locked or stuck while either open or closed
- Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw when you chew, open or close your mouth
Seek Treatment
Treatment for TMD or TMJ can very depending on the patient. Some treatment options are:
- Bite-realignment splints
- Night/day guards
- Restorative dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral surgery
- Medication
Call Us Today
Dr. Jeffery Hadley is a Las Vegas dentist who has experience in treating patients who suffer from TMD. We can provide you the help that you need. Call us today at 702-454-7695 to schedule an appointment.