TMJ (TMD) Therapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Halifax Dentist

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder:

"TMJ syndrome" is what we commonly call Temporomandibular joint disorder. It means your TMJ joint - the joint which connects your jaw and your skull - is inflamed, and it often causes severe pain.

Common symptoms of TMJ syndrome:

• Pain or difficulty while biting/chewing
• Clicking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth
• Dull, aching pain in your face, ears or jaw
• Headaches or migraines
• Neck or shoulder pain

People feel TMJ pain in varying degrees, and there are many potential causes.

Common causes of TMJ pain:

• Clenching or grinding your teeth
• Malalignment of your teeth
• Jaw thrusting
• Excessive gum chewing
• Excessive nail-biting
• A joint disease, such as osteoarthritis
• Lack of overbite

There are different ways to end the pain and discomfort caused by TMJ syndrome.