Symptoms of TMJ disorder

• clicking or popping sensations with the movement of your jaw joints

• pain when the mouth is opened or limited range of opening

• clenching or grinding teeth

• facial pain and a sense of facial muscle fatigue

• ear pain not caused by ear infection

• occasional locking when jaw opened

• frequent headaches and shoulder pain that affects posture and even mobility

• whooshing noise in the ears

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Causes of TMJ disorder

• lost, crooked or uneven teeth

• overbite or other bite problems that affect the joint

• teeth that fit together poorly (malocclusion)

• degenerative arthritis

• head or neck injuries including whiplash

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Temporary relief of TMJ disorder

• hot and cold packs applied to the face or temple

• limited jaw movement or local pressure such as a phone

• do not select hard food or food that requires repetitive chewing

• physiotherapy or massage

• medications such as muscle relaxants

• splint therapy designed by the dentist can eliminate the symptoms if the damage caused to the TMJ is not too severe.

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TMJ treatment

After a full clinical examination, TMJ symptoms are treated using an occlusal splint. An occlusal splint is a custom-made acrylic mouthguard that distributes bite forces evenly across the bite, supporting the jaw in a comfortable position. This reduces TMJ pressure and pain and ensuring relief. TMJ treatment can dramatically improve your health and relieve you from facial, head and back pain.