TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a condition that causes tenderness and pain in the area where your jaw connects to your skull. This is the joint that allows you to talk, chew, and yawn. Most TMJ disorders can be caused by a variety of factors. Muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding teeth is probably the most common cause. Severe TMJ can be treated with surgical or dental intervention, but most cases of TMJ can be cured through self-managed care.
Did you know that TMJ is sometimes the cause of frequent headaches, aching or popping jaws, shoulder pain, and neck pain? If your teeth have been ground down over the years or lost due to accident or dental disease, your jaw is not able to settle into a naturally relaxed position. This causes tension in the muscles in the jaw, and can lead to pain that you may have already grown accustomed to living with. One self-managed cure is using a custom-made dental orthotic, which is a non-invasive and removable appliance. It aids in returning the jaw to its naturally intended position. If you have been living with the pain and discomfort described above, we invite you to discover the benefits that this procedure may bring to your quality of life.
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