TMJ – Symptoms and Treatment Information – Orange County

Jaw Trouble – Dealing with TMJ

TMJ is a painful disorder in the temporomandibular joint of the jaw.  The joints are located on the sides of the head near the ears and hold the jaw to the skull.  These joints are a vital part of the daily functions of eating, speaking and even making facial expressions.   Pain or stiffness can disrupt your whole life.

TMJ can cause pain in the jaw, pain in the face and even pain in the neck or shoulders. The jaw can pop when eating or speaking or can lock up altogether. The main location of the pain and the occurrences of the TMJ symptoms will help your dental professionals determine the cause of TMJ and a course of action for treating the problem.

Possible Treatments for TMJ

• Mouth guards
• Bite therapy
• Exercises
• Stress reduction techniques

TMJ can make ordinary things extraordinarily painful.  Finding the cause for TMJ and formulating a specific treatment is vital to creating a healthy mouth.

Contact Dr. Siles today to get rid of that painful TMJ temporomandibular joint disorder and get the perfect smile just for you.