Do You Suffer From TMJ Pain?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First of all, what is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the jaw joint that connects your bottom jaw to your skull. When individuals experience pain related to the TMJ and are diagnosed with symptoms associated with its function, they are said to have TMD, which is a temporomandibular joint disorder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a <strong><a href="https://thejunction.dentist/general-dentistry/" class="rank-math-link">biological dental clinic in Ontario</a></strong>, Junction Family Dental understands how uncomfortable TMJ pain can be. We strive to understand the contributing factors of TMD, assess the various symptoms, and relieve such discomfort through treatment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the TMJ doesn’t function properly, it could mean an issue with the alignment of the joint itself, the cartilage of the joint, and/or the nerves, muscles, and soft tissues of the jaw area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>  Symptoms of TMD include:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Pain or discomfort opening and/or closing your mouth</li><li>Pain or discomfort while chewing</li><li>Pain or tenderness of your jaw</li><li>Locking of the joint, preventing you from opening or closing your mouth</li><li>Facial pain, in and around the jaw joint</li><li>Earache</li><li>Audible clicking or popping sound when opening or closing the mouth, in conjunction with pain or discomfort</li><li>Teeth grinding and/or clenching</li><li>Headaches</li><li>Facial muscle tenderness and/or spasms</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you notice any TMD symptoms, we can take x-rays and perform tests to determine the nature of your TMJ pain and develop an ideal treatment plan to reduce your discomfort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will recommend various stretches to help you self-manage your symptoms from home, exercise and meditation to reduce stress (people with high levels of stress are more prone to teeth grinding/ clenching). We may also recommend creating a customized mouthguard to help prevent teeth grinding and/or clenching during sleep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Please call our wholistic dentistry today, if you are suffering from TMJ pain. Our dental professionals are ready to help!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->