Did you know that dental occlusion (i.e. your bite) can be the cause of headaches, aching or popping jaws, shoulder pain, and even neck pain?
If your teeth have been ground down over the years or lost due to accident, dental disease or negligence, your jaw may not be able to settle into a naturally relaxed position, causing tension in the muscles in the jaw.
This condition, also known as TMJ Disorder, may seem harmless at first, but it can lead to a variety of discomfort and pain. TMJ or TMD, as it is also known, stand for Temporomandibular joint disorder and the disorder and resultant dysfunction can cause significant pain and impairment.
Approximately 35 million people in the United States suffer from TMJ related problems. While both men and women experience TMJ disorders, the majority of those seeking treatment are women in their childbearing years.
Some people may have already grown accustomed to living with the symptoms of TMJ, not knowing how to diagnose it or simply for not knowing that there are alternatives available. By using a custom-made dental orthodontic by a professional dentist, the jaw can return to its natural position.
This type of orthodontic is a non-invasive removable appliance, which will allow your jaw to progressively move back to its intended position, relieving pain and discomfort and reducing the chances of more serious injuries.
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