TMJ and TMD are both acronyms for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMJ / TMD occurs when the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, the temporomandibular joint, is misaligned.
TMJ / TMD and a misaligned temporomandibular joint can be very serious, and it can be identified by its potentially painful and problematic symptoms:
Facial pain
Migraine Headaches
Ringing in the ears
Clicking or popping when you open and close you jaw
Soreness in your jaw
Loose teeth
Congestion or stuffiness of the ears
Pain around your jaw joints
Neck, shoulder or back pain
Limited movement or locked jaw mobility
Worn, chipped, or cracked teeth
TMJ / TMD can cause a number of dental and other painful, physical problems. Fortunately, an area of dentistry called neuromuscular dentistry, focuses on the proper alignment and position of the temporomandibular joint, thus correcting TMJ / TMD.
While a traditional dentist may focus on the health of your teeth, a dentist with neuromuscular dentistry training makes sure your temporomandibular joint is always in its optimal position, no matter what other dental procedures are performed.
Using a series of pain-free, non-invasive tests, Dr. Smith is able to determine what the optimal position of your temporomandibular joint is, eliminating the painful symptoms of TMJ / TMD.
Depending on the severity of your TMJ / TMD, Dr. Smith can prescribe any number of different treatments that will allow your temporomandibular joint to rest in position. Dr. Smith can provide you with a non-invasive solution to your TMJ / TMD problems.
TMJ / TMD and Neuromuscular Dentistry is a newer area of dentistry that many dentists are unfamiliar with, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation and learn more about your TMJ / TMD and neuromuscular dentistry.
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry in the Beaumont, Lumberton, Nederland, Port Arthur,
or Port Neches Groves area, contact us to schedule a consultation today.
