At Christmas time, you want to enjoy a few days off, sample some festive delicacies and spend time with your favourite people. You don’t want to worry about jaw joint pain. If you regularly wake up with jaw pain, headaches or toothache, now is the time to call us so we can help you banish TMJ troubles for good.
About TMJ disorder
TMJ disorder is a group of symptoms that affects the temporomandibular joint. This joint is one of the busiest joints in the body and you can feel it working if you place your fingers on the side of the face by the ears and open and close your mouth. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include:
- clicking and popping noises when you move your jaw
- jaw pain
- stiffness
- headaches and neck and shoulder pain
- restricted movement in the jaw
Possible causes of TMJ disorder include:
- tooth grinding
- clenching the jaw
- underlying health conditions (such as arthritis)
How we can help
Many cases of TMJ disorder are linked to tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. Tooth grinding can be brought on by stress and anxiety or linked to orthodontic issues and loose crowns or fillings. If you grind your teeth, we can try to determine and address the cause. This may involve repairing loose restorations, fitting braces or creating a custom-made bite guard. A bite guard is a device placed inside the mouth to prevent contact between the upper and lower arches of teeth while you sleep. We can also recommend stress management techniques.
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