TMJ Disorder may affect one or both of the joints in the jaw which work together to control chewing, speaking and swallowing.
What causes it? The disc that pads the Temporomandibular joint (which connects the lower jaw to the skull) wears down or gets displaced as a result of chronic teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism), or trauma to the face.
Could you have a TMJ disorder? If you have symptoms which include headaches, an achy jaw first thing in the morning, a clicking or popping of the joint while eating, muscle spasms in the jaw area or headaches-you may have TMJ Disorder.
The Solution: Repeated trauma to the joints can be extremely painful and in severe cases surgeries is the only treatment that can remedy it. But before reaching this point, there is a preventable tool that may aid in taking care of the all these symptoms. The solution is splint therapy. A splint (mouth guard) creates proper alignment between the upper and lower teeth to take pressure off the jaw. Call us to find out more information about our custom mouth guards and splint therapy.
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