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TMJ
Dentist - TMD
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If biting hard causes pain or discomfort in the jaw joint, (you may feel it just in front of your ear), you can suspect a possible relationship between your bite and a
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem. It may be associated with a structural disorder in your TMJ, but more often the pain is coming from certain muscles that move your jaw joints to accommodate a bite that is not in harmony with your temporomandibular
joints. Your dentist should be able to diagnose the exact source of the pain.
The term malocclusion literally means "bad bite." It is a
generalized term that refers to many different types of
mal-relationships of the lower teeth to the upper teeth. In popular
usage, any arrangement of the teeth that is at variance with a
prescribed ideal is considered to be a malocclusion.
In most cases, the symptoms related to TM disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your discomfort. Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to the joint, muscles, or teeth. Be sure to discuss any questions you may have about TM symptoms and treatment plans with your dentist.
TMD disorder is a living nightmare for an estimated 50 million
Americans who suffer from this distress. And the fact that many TMJ
Dentists and physicians fail to diagnose temporomandibular joint
disorder disorder means that people are suffering needlessly and
spending money on office visits and drugs that give them no relief.
You know Type-A personalities. You may even be Type-A yourself. Always connected, high energy and hard driving. These people may be even more successful than their associates and friends. That's the positive side.
According to recent studies, more than 40 million Americans suffer with TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) or MPD (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction). The good news is dentists are taking the lead in finding solutions.
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