Your jaw joint (TMJ) is a complex system in your body that's responsible for opening and closing your mouth, moving your jaw side to side, chewing, talking, eating, and laughing. When your TMJ is dysfunctional, it can result in a painful disorder known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
What Are the Symptoms of TMD?
TMD can significantly impact quality of life for some patients. Some of the symptoms you may experience are:
- Pain or tenderness when chewing
- Earaches
- Clicking or popping jaw joints
- Jaw locking closed or open
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Frequent headaches or migraines
Many patients experience multiple symptoms with TMD that can be quite debilitating.
Treating TMD/TMJ in St. Augustine, FL
Everyone's TMD experience is different. Our dentists aim to identify the root cause of your TMD to make the right treatment recommendations for your needs. Depending on your needs, here are some of the treatment recommendations they might make to help you find relief:
- Stress management techniques, such as massage and yoga
- Physical therapy
- Orthodontic treatment
- Therapeutic injections
- Custom oral appliances
Contact Gordon Dental Associates
If you have questions about TMD or would like to learn more about treatment options, you can talk with a team member at (904) 460-0999 to schedule an evaluation with one of our dentists.