Jaw pain is not normal.
If jaw pain is part of your everyday life, it may seem normal to you. The truth is, jaw pain is far from normal and may be a symptom of a condition called TMD from one or both of your TMJs. Those are the joints of your lower jaw, called TemporoMandibular Joints. When disease or misalignment occurs, the TMJ and surrounding area becomes inflamed — which is what causes pain and other symptoms.
- Headaches
- Earaches, tenderness around the ear
- Face or jaw pain and tenderness
- Muscle pain in your neck, shoulders and upper back
- Ringing in the ears
- Clicking, popping, or grinding jaw
- Difficulty chewing, yawning or opening your mouth
What are the signs of TMJ disorder (TMD)?
How Do We Diagnose And Treat TMJ Disorder?
Diagnosis
Treatment of TMD begins with a comprehensive clinical examination, to check your face, jaw, bite, joints, and teeth. During your appointment, we will check for pain and tenderness and listen for clicking or popping when you open and close your mouth, swallow, or chew.
Alternative Treatment Options
If a misaligned bite or missing teeth are the cause of your symptoms, we may recommend orthodontics or restorative dental work. If your bite is placing undue pressure on the TMJ’s, we may suggest reshaping individual teeth to redistribute the bite force evenly.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
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What Our Clients Have to Say
Tamara Hasan
I was hesitant to go to a dentist during the tough time we are living in and the challenges of COVID-19. I went with my son to Woodview Family Dentistry and it was an excellent experience. Dr. Kamosi and the entire staff are amazing. My son doesn’t feel comfortable when visiting the dentist but the doctor handled him perfectly. Definitely recommend the clinic.
Yasaman Bahrami Samani
Dr. Sabri and Dr. Nada are two of the most caring and professional dentists I have ever seen. Their crew is also amazing and kind. My mom had a dental emergency and we were so worried about her situation but Dr. Sabri and Dr. Nada comforted us and took care of the situation very professionally and quickly. I would definitely recommend their clinic to everyone looking for a dentist.
Brian Trebenski
All polite and helpful. Very gentle completing cleaning and exam. Explained procedures and care recommendations. Checked on our insurance plan benefits on their own initiative to be sure we had coverage for the next cleaning, saving us time.
