TMD Symptoms

TMD or temporomandibular joint disorder is very painful.

Because this disorder is often associated with headaches and migraine-like symptoms, it is often misdiagnosed and treated only with pain medications, which is not really that effective against TMJ disorder.

In order to treat TMJ disorder, you first need to be diagnosed properly. This is why it is important for you to know what to look for in order for you to consult the right doctor to give you proper diagnosis and also proper treatment.

For TMJ disorder, you will want to consult a dentist who specialises on Neuromuscular Dentistry. He or she will be able to know what to look for and also have the proper equipments and knowledge to treat this condition.

So, here are the symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. By knowing about the symptoms, you can consult the right doctor to diagnose and treat you.

The early signs of having TMJ disorder is clicking and popping jaw. Caused by an out of place disc of cartilage, the joint rubs together, which causes clicking and popping when you open or close your mouth. It can even be loud enough that some people can hear it.

Other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder are limited jaw movement or locking jaw, loose teeth, grinding teeth, work, cracked, or chipped teeth, unusual sensitivity and pain in teeth, receding gums, difficulty in swallowing, facial pain, ringing and congested ears, and intense recurring headaches.

Shoulder and back pain is also attributed with TMJ disorder as well as numbness in the arms and fingers.

These are the symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. So, if you are already feeling the early signs and symptoms of TMJ disorder, we highly recommend that you call us here at Divine Smiles and book an appointment. Here, we can determine if you do have TMJ disorder and treat it using Orthotic Therapy.

Divine Smiles have dentists that specialises in Neuromuscular Dentistry. With them, you can be sure that your TMJ disorder will be treated properly and at the same time, provide you with the care and comfort you need.

At Divine Smiles, we don’t just treat the symptoms, but we also treat the cause of the symptoms. We only offer the best results and highest quality care for our patients.