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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Oshawa TMJ Treatment

Do you suffer from jaw pain? "TMJ syndrome" is what we commonly call Temporomandibular joint disorder. It means your TMJ joint — the joint which connects your jaw and your skull — is inflamed, and it often causes severe pain. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, keep reading to learn more about Oshawa TMJ treatment …

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Common symptoms of TMJ syndrome:

  • Pain or difficulty while biting/chewing
  • Clicking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth
  • Dull, aching pain in your face, ears or jaw
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Neck or shoulder pain

People feel TMJ pain in varying degrees, and there are many potential causes.

Common causes of TMJ pain:

  • Clenching or grinding your teeth
  • Malalignment of your teeth
  • Jaw thrusting
  • Excessive gum chewing
  • Excessive nail-biting
  • A joint disease, such as osteoarthritis
  • Lack of overbite

There are different ways to end the pain and discomfort caused your Oshawa TMJ syndrome. If you’re looking for Oshawa TMJ treatment, Cove Dentistry can help.

If your teeth are misaligned, dental work may be required to restore proper occlusion. You may be fitted with a special guard that will prevent your teeth from being damaged and keep your jaw from clenching while you sleep – putting an end to jaw pain and discomfort.

Contact Cove Dentistry to learn more about our Oshawa TMJ treatment and diagnosis program.

FAQs (Click the question to reveal answer)

How do I know if I have an inflamed temporomandibular joint?

Common symptoms of an inflamed temporomandibular joint include pain or difficulty while biting and chewing, a clicking or popping sound when opening or closing your mouth, aching pain in your face, ears or jaw, headaches, migraines, and or neck or shoulder pain. If you are regularly experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to us today.

I think I have TMJ syndrome. What did I do to cause this?

There are a variety of reasons for developing an inflamed temporomandibular joint, and many of the reasons can't be controlled. Focus instead on working with us to find a solution to end the pain.

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