Accessibility Policy. Dentist Website Design. TMJ Disorders. What is the Temporomandibular Joint? Types and Symptoms of TMJ Disorders TMJ disorders can fall into one or more of the following three categories: Myofascial pain- Refers to pain in the area of the jaw joint due to various causes of increased muscle tension and spasm Internal derangement-Involves displacement of the disc, jaw dislocation or trauma to the condyles of the jaw Degenerative joint disease -Arthritis The risk for developing a TMJ problem is greater in the presence of long-term teeth grinding or bruxism, a jaw injury or various types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Follow Us. Prolonged teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause enamel to wear off teeth and expose dentin. This material is softer than enamel and more susceptible to decay. Sensitivity to hot and cold food or drink may also develop from excessive teeth grinding. If you suspect you may have TMD come in for a consultation. We can help diagnose you and provide relief for your symptoms. A night guard can be used to help prevent or lessen the effects of teeth grinding at night.
This can lead to a more permanent solution. Hill and our team of dental care experts understand the underlying cause of your pain and determine where the joint and the jaw should to be, we create custom, therapy-based treatments for you that relieve pain in a short period of time, and correct the issue permanently.
Hill will ask you in detail about your medical history and symptoms. He will then perform a comprehensive exam of your teeth and jaw, which may involve feeling your bite muscles in action and putting pressure on them to determine their health and function. In addition to digital x-rays that reveal the current position of the jaw joints and the structures of the head and neck, Dr.
Hill often utilizes additional advanced diagnostic technologies to most precisely diagnose optimal positioning of the jaw joints to achieve desirable esthetics and relieve TMJ symptoms such as migraines, tension headaches and jaw soreness. Eletromyography EMG : Essentially, this measures the muscle activity of different muscles of the head and neck. It allows us to better determine which muscles overstimulated.
It also allows us to determine our final position where the muscles are least stimulated. Take Our Short Sleep Quiz. Do you often feel Tired, fatigued or sleepy during the day? Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure? Are you older than 50? Is your neck circumference bigger than 40 cm or 16 inches?
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