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  • July 19, 2021

Understanding TMJ and the Jaw Pain It Comes With

Dental Patient With Jaw Pain From TMJ Complications

Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is responsible for opening and closing your mouth. It is a vital joint, yet due to a number of reasons, it can become damaged over time. If you have an irregular bite or sustain facial trauma, it is possible for the joint to stop functioning properly. It is vital to see a dentist in Greensburg, PA as soon as you discover issues in your jaw. 

 

TMJ Symptoms

Among the most common indicators of damages is jaw discomfort. This pain might even emit to the neck as well as shoulders. This discomfort will certainly end up being more pronounced any time you yawn, chew, or talk. Some patients report experiencing muscle spasms when they have stagnated their jaw in a while. One more symptom consists of tinnitus, which is persistent buzzing in the ears.

A lot of people report listening to clicking, popping, or grating noises whenever they relocate their joints. This indicates the disc is in an abnormal position. The noises might not necessarily create discomfort, but they can become aggravating swiftly. Extra signs patients may deal with include:

  • Poor dentition
  • Emotional distress
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Difficulty chewing or swallowing
  • Swelling on one side of the face

TMJ Treatments

Fortunately, there are numerous methods to treat this condition, and we will certainly figure out which one is ideal for you. For the time being, you can take over the counter painkiller, yet our dentist can recommend something more powerful if necessary. We may additionally suggest muscle mass relaxants or tricyclic antidepressants. There are numerous therapies offered to relieve the pain. Some people may need to use a mouth guard. Only in extreme scenarios will surgical treatment be obligatory.

 

Contact Us!

As soon as you have pain in your jaw, you need to schedule an appointment with us in our office in Greensburg, PA. No pain should be considered normal, and treatment with our doctors, Dr. Edward Halusic and Dr. McCloy, will be easier the sooner you can get it done.

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