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.