Millions of Americans, especially between the ages of 18 and 40, agonize from symptoms related to TMJ Disorder. Although it is a highly common disorder, it is often ignored, misdiagnosed or even mistreated. It can be unnoticed or discounted by doctors and specialists who don’t have a broad understanding of neuromuscular functions. It is imperative to turn to a dentist, especially a neuromuscular dentist, when seeking answers related to TMJ. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as tension headaches and migraines, soreness in your neck, back and shoulders, difficulty chewing and talking without pain, popping, clicking, and locking of your jaw, and/ or ringing and pain in your ears, it is very possible that you’re suffering from TMJ Disorder.
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint that connects your skull to your jaw. It is a moving hinge that keeps your jaw movement, including talking, eating, and smiling, smooth and pain free, avoiding any contact with the bones in your skull. TMJ Disorder or TMJ occurs if the joint cartilage is inflamed, eroded, or misaligned due to braces, injury from contact, sports, or car accidents, or continued bad habits, including bad posture, teeth grinding, and nail biting.
Because November is TMJ Awareness month, Dr. Sid Solomon wants to raise awareness and help people suffering from TMJ disorder return to living the pain free life they deserve. Dr. Solomon, DDS is a neuromuscular expert, having practiced for nearly thirty years. If you are suffering from any of the above listed symptoms, or suspect that you’re suffering from TMJ disorder, call today to schedule a TMD consultation at one of our three offices, and take the first step in learning about and treating your disorder.
