Do You Need A TMJ Dentist?

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Do You Need A TMJ Dentist?
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• Without the temporomandibular joints in your
  jaw, you couldnt speak, chew, open or close your
  mouth, or swallow. These joints, which are
  located near the front of each of your ears,
  connect the skull and lower jaw together.
  Unfortunately, people can develop
  temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, for a
  variety of reasons. The most common ones include

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• Trauma to the area due to an injury
• Arthritis in the jaw joints
• Frequent clenching and grinding of teeth
• Chronic stress
• The disc between the joint and its socket slips
  out of place

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• TMJ tends to affect more women than men. Young
  and middle-aged adults receive a TMJ diagnosis
  more often than teenagers or older adults.
• Common Symptoms of TMJ
• Even when you experience jaw pain for an
  extended time, it isnt always easy to determine
  that you might have TMJ. Some of the indications
  that you should visit a TMJ dentist include

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• You notice swelling on the side of your face
• Youre more fatigued than usual
• Chewing becomes more difficult because your top
  and bottom teeth dont fit together properly
• You frequently hear clicking or popping sounds
  when you open your mouth

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• You experience pain in your face, neck, jaw
  joints, or shoulders in addition to pain around
  your ears when you speak, chew, or open your
  mouth to yawn or sneeze
• Treatment for TMJ
• Dr. Ala Din always uses the most conservative
  approach first. This typically involves wearing a
  splint for several hours during the day or a
  night guard.

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• These devices prevent your upper and lower teeth
  from touching so you dont clench or grind your
  teeth. He will also examine your teeth and jaw to
  determine if another dental problem, such as the
  need for a crown or orthodontia, is causing the
  TMJ. If so, treating that issue may resolve your
  issue with jaw pain.

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• Dr. Din may also recommend that you try several
  home remedies to lessen your pain. These may
  include avoiding hard foods, using
  over-the-counter pain medications, and
  periodically applying an ice pack. If youre
  suffering from jaw pain, dont hesitate to
  schedule an appointment with our TMJ dentist.

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• He will work with you to find the best possible
  solutions so you can enjoy life to the fullest
  again.
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