TMD or temporormandibular
joint disorder is a painful condition that can cause earaches, neck and jaw
pain and sleepless nights, and if you are dealing with jaw popping take this
easy test to determine if you need to schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry in Farmington Hills.
Temporormandibular
joint disorder causes problems for up to 30 million women in America. Women are
more likely to have TMD than men with bone, ligament, tissue, and muscle
problems causing inflammation and even bone dislocation.
Causes
Although the jury is
still out, some experts believe that chronic grinding or tooth clenching could
be part of the problem. If you have had jaw trauma or a blow to the head, you
could suffer from TMD. Arthritis could also put you at risk for temporormandibular joint disorder.
Symptoms
If you have migraines
schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry in Farmington Hills
who can determine the root cause. If you have ear infections or can’t open and
close your mouth without pain it’s time to see your dentist.
Below is a simple
test that you can try at home to determine if temporormandibular joint disorder
is causing your jaw to lock up.
Open your jaw and put
your finger on top of the joint that is located in the front part of your ear.
Open wide and feel for the joint move. If it clicks or is tender, schedule an
appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry who can determine if your temporormandibular
joint is to blame.
Relief
For some patients
your dentist will recommend less joint wear and tear. Prescription nighttime
bite guards can reduce clenching and grinding and may help. In some cases,
surgery may help for chronic temporormandibular joint sufferers. Chew less gum
and try muscle relaxation techniques or mediation to help you find relief from temporormandibular
joint disorder.
If you would like
more information regarding temporormandibular joint disorder, call or click and
schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry in Farmington Hills
for TMD therapy today.
