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Many people suffer from unexplained chronic and acute facial and neck pain and recurring headaches. What most people do not realize is their jaw joint may be the root of the cause of their concerns.
Your temporomandibular joints, also known as TMJ, is what connects your lower jawbone to your skull. The TMJ is responsible for jaw movement, including speech, chewing, swallowing, and yawning. Pain in the TMJ can be very painful and often restricts jaw movement. Problems associated with the jaw are known as TMD — which stands for Temporomandibular Disorder.
If you suffer from any one of these symptoms, Dr. Sharma can determine if you have TMD and will custom a treatment plan specifically to help relieve symptoms of TMJ.
There are many TMD/TMJ treatment options available. Your specific treatment will depend on factors such as your overall health, medical history, tolerance of medications and mouth appliances, and the extent of your TMJ disorder.
Common TMD/TMJ treatments include stress management techniques, appliances to stop clenching of the jaw, pain medications, mouth exercises, heat and cold compresses, and dental appliances such as mouth guards.
Tips for alleviating TMD pain include:
Dr. Angela Sharma’s primary focus is relieving your pain through TMD/TMJ treatment.