TMD/TMJ Disorder in Jupiter

TMJ is your temporomandibular joint. It connects your jaw bone to your skull. The TMJ and connected muscles guide your ability to chew. If you’re experiencing frequent headaches, chewing pain, muscle pains, or spontaneous pains then you may be experiencing TMD. TMD is temporomandibular disorder and is a broad term to describe discomfort in or around your jaw joint.

Common causes of TMD are:

  • Facial trauma 
  • Excessive grinding or clenching
  • Movement of the soft cushion disk inside the joint
  • Arthritis in the joint
  • Stress resulting in chronic clenching
  • Malocclusion

TMD is a group of disorders and a full exam must be completed to figure out where the source of the problem is.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to Expect With TMT and TMJ Disorder Treatment?

If you suspect you may be suffering from TMJ disorder, schedule a consultation with one of our dentists, so they can evaluate the extent of the condition and determine with you what course of treatment is best.

Treatment varies from patient to patient, so your experience may be very different than someone else. Oftentimes treatment recommendations may be as simple as a bite adjustment. Other treatments available include nightguards, orthodontics/Invisalign®, or even potentially a surgical correction.  

What Should I Expect After My Visit?

Your aftercare instructions will vary depending on your customized TMD treatment. Our team will be happy to help you understand your specific instructions depending on your recommended treatment. 

What are the Symptoms of TMD/TMJ Disorder?

Some signs of TMD/TMJ disorder may include soreness of the jaw, pain in the jaw joints, painful chewing, aching jaw muscles, ear tenderness, and locking of the jaw joints.

How is TMD/TMJ Disorder Treated?

Depending on the cause of the TMD(TMJ disorder), treatments may include, bite adjustment, orthodontics/Invisalign, laser photo-bio-modulation, NSAIDs, Muscle relaxants, and occlusal guards/splints.

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