TMJ Disorder
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as severe, recurring headaches. In some cases, this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMD.
Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, connect your lower jawbone to your skull. These joints get a lot of use throughout the day as you speak, chew, swallow, and yawn. Pain in and around these joints can be unpleasant and may even restrict movement.
Book OnlineSymptoms of TMD include:
- Pain in the jaw area
- Pain, ringing, or stuffiness in the ears
- Frequent headaches or neck aches
- Clicking or popping sound when the jaw moves
- Muscle spasms in the jaw area
- A change in the alignment of top and bottom teeth
- Locked jaw or limited opening of the mouth
If you notice that you are experiencing any of these symptoms, let your doctor know at your next appointment. Your doctor can help determine if you have TMD and create a customized treatment plan to help relieve your symptoms.
Not all jaw pain is associated with TMD.
If you feel that you might have TMD, it is always important to see your dentist and receive an exam. However, not all jaw pain is associated with TMD, and if you do not have TMD there are many different preventive steps you can take to maintain a healthy, strong smile.
- Relax your face — "Lips together, teeth apart"
- Avoid grinding your teeth
- Avoid all gum chewing
- Don't cradle the phone receiver between your head and shoulder — either use a headset or hold the receiver to your ear
- Chew food evenly on both sides of your mouth
- Do not sit with your chin rested on your hand
- Practice good posture — keep your head up, back straight, and shoulders squared
Many people get TMD without ever having braces. Symptoms usually wax and wane regardless of whether braces are worn. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above and are concerned that you're a candidate for TMD treatment, please contact our office for a consultation.
Manente Orthodontics Reviews
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I'm writing this review right after the consult with Dr. Salvatore Manente. Not only was scheduling the appointment easy, the consultation was even easier and way more informative than I would have thought. Walking in the building itself was so welcoming and they had a cute little sign welcoming new patients. Going into this I had no clue what to expect but, the treatment coordinator, Sue, was absolutely fantastic. She took me to the room to get my info, took pictures, x-rays, and then I waited for Dr. Salvatore. He then looked at my teeth and evaluated to see what needed to be done and how long I needed to do Invisalign for. He explained the reason why my teeth looked (crowded) the way that they do and how long it would possibly take to help make them straight. After I was evaluated Sue helped figure out if I wanted to pay in full or put a down deposit and pay monthly. One thing that's really nice is that they do offer 0% for up to 18 months with a deposit. After I agreed that I wanted Invisalign, I was then taken back to a different area of the building and there were scans done of my teeth to be sent off to Invisalign to begin the process. Just from the consult itself I would highly recommend!
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