TMJ Treatment

Are you a regular suffer of headaches, dizziness, sore jaw, neck, shoulders or ears? Do you clench your teeth a lot? These are all symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, a very common oral problem which is often left undiagnosed for long periods of time. TMJ dysfunction is a problem with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which attaches the jaw to the skull. It is used constantly for basic functions such as chewing, swallowing, talking, yawning, coughing, breathing and sneezing. Subsequently, a problem with this joint can have a significant impact on your quality of life with facial pain, discomfort and fatigue.
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms?

•    Sore, stiff muscles around your jaws and ears?
•    Escalation of pain while clenching your teeth?
•    Grinding or clenching your teeth? You may do it in your sleep so ask your partner.
•    Frequent headaches or neck aches?
•    A click, pop, grate, catch, or lock when you open your mouth?
•    Have you ever injured your neck, head or jaws?
•    Are there teeth that no longer touch when you bite?
•    Increased clenching while stressed?
•    Painful or difficult to open your mouth?
•    Your teeth meet differently on occasion?
•    Difficult to use your front teeth to bite or tear food?

If you are a regular suffer of any of the above symptoms, you could be one of the many undiagnosed TMJ dysfunction suffers. The severity of the dysfunction, its symptoms and the cause vary greatly between sufferers. Due to this wide range each case once diagnosed is treated with differing methods. Please contact us at CBD Dental Care if you suffer from constant symptoms similar to those described above. We can answer any questions you may have and assist in restoring your quality of life.