Do you experience persistent and long lasting tension headaches or migraine headaches, then you might have a condition called TMJ disorder. TMJ syndrome is a condition that occurs when the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that connects the upper and lower jaw is misaligned or stressed. This interference in the structure of the teeth causes the muscles to position the joints out of their sockets and forces the upper and lower teeth to fit together, causing the pain. Other common causes of TMJ are rheumatoid arthritis, airway obstruction, injuries, including whiplash and dislocation or displacement of the disk that is situated in between the socket and the jawbone.
TMJ disorder is a fairly new area of Neuromuscular Dentistry that focuses on your nerves, muscles and correcting the position of the jaw to help elevate discomfort. Even though TMJ is a common disorder many people are unaware that they have this condition and continue enduring the pain. There are a number of commonly experienced symptoms in suffers of TMJ, some symptoms included, headaches or migraine, clicking of the jaw, limited jaw motions, grinding or clenching of the teeth and ear pain or congestion. Fortunately With ongoing advances in Neuromuscular Dentistry, there are a number of treatments for headaches caused by TMJ syndrome that will remove the symptoms permanently.
Treatments for TMD vary from simple interventions such as application of cold and hot packs on the affected area, trigger point therapy, diet modification, posture correction and relaxation of the temporomandibular joints. More complex treatments such as physical therapy and wearing of TMJ appliances or surgery may be used. After a careful evaluation of the condition of the patient’s particular situation, an appropriate treatment plan will be developed to relief the symptoms. If you want to eliminate those unbearable tension headaches or more server migraines caused by TMJ pain, then it is worth talking to your dentist about a treatment plan for you.
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