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TMJTempro-Mandibular Joint TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome) is a condition created by the combination of a bad bite and stress.
The patient with TMJ (also referred to as TMD) usually experiences grinding of the teeth, jaw joint pain, headaches, ringing in the ears, or any number of other related symptoms. Sometimes, in severe cases, the person with TMJ will be unable to open his or her mouth wide, or will hear clicking, cracking or a "pop" upon opening. Often, patients report the onset of TMJ occurring with some sort of unusual stress, such as final exams, or job-related issues, or a severe blow to the jaw, such as from athletics or an automobile accident. Sometimes these patients will seek treatment from their general physician, or an "ear-nose-and-throat" specialist, before coming to the dentist to be seen. **************************** Dental Resources NEW! Click Here to make an Appointment **************************** Understanding TMJ To understand TMJ, it's helpful to know a little bit about the joint itself. The Tempro-Mandibular Joint has two main components: 1. The major muscle group.
The major muscles involving the TMJ are the masseter and the temporalis. When these large muscles are in spasm, the patient is often unable to open their mouth, and is sometimes in excruciating pain. This can lead to neck pain, dizziness and many other related symptoms. 2. The minor muscles.
A closer look at the joint itself reveals various ligaments, smaller muscle groups and a piece of cartilage known as the meniscus. It is this meniscus, which normally acts as a buffer between the jaw and the skull, that gets damaged during TMJ difficulties. The click or pop that patients hear when they open their mouths wide is due to an injury to this cartilage. Treatment Options Treatment for TMJ can involve one or more of the following:
When treated early, TMJ can be controlled and the potential damage to the teeth and jaw joint can be minimized. When left untreated, TMJ can erode the health of the jaw joint, prevent proper chewing, and cause looseness of teeth.
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