If you suffer from jaw pain in conjunction with chronic headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and jaw sticking or locking, you may have the condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD).
TMJ/TMD is typically the result of a misaligned jaw or a bite condition. The Pittsburgh dentists at Dentonics have undergone extensive postgraduate training in the field of neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on treating the underlying cause of TMJ/TMD in order to relieve jaw discomfort and other painful symptoms.
Most people with TMJ/TMD experience multiple symptoms, which may also include:
- Chronic, migraine-like headaches
- Jaw sticking or locking
- Difficulty biting, chewing or swallowing
- Jaw clicking or popping
- Earaches or ringing in the ears
- Neck, shoulder and back pain
- Inability to find a consistent, comfortable resting position for your jaw
Left untreated, TMJ/TMD can lead to progressively worsening symptoms. Fortunately, there are a number of TMJ/TMD treatment options available; the right treatment for you will depend on a number of individual factors, including the source of your TMJ/TMD and the severity of your discomfort.
For more information about temporomandibular joint disorder, please see our Questions about Neuromuscular Dentistry and TMJ/TMD page.
If you suffer from jaw pain and migraine-like headaches, please contact Dentonics to schedule your TMJ/TMD consultation. Our accomplished neuromuscular dentists welcome patients from Allison Park and the greater Pittsburgh area.
