TMJ (Jaw Joint) Treatment
Also called: Temporomandibular Disorders, TMD
Your jaw and skull connect to each other by the temporomandibular joint. When this flexible joint has near-constant pain, or pops often, the muscles and ligaments may be causing difficulty.
Occasional pain in the jaw is not cause for concern. However, if the pain radiates across your face, neck and shoulders and is constant, it may be related to a temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Common symptoms include:
- Pain in the face, jaw joint, neck and shoulders
- A jaw that gets stuck
- Clicking, popping or grating noises when you open and close your mouth
- Difficulty chewing
- A bite that no longer aligns
- Swelling
Many treatments are conservative: placing heat and ice on the jaw, fabricating mouth guards to prevent grinding or clenching teeth (bruxism), eating soft foods, avoiding chewing gum, and reducing stress. Physical therapy may help.
Available Practices
The below practices offer this specialty care. Select a practice that best meets your budget and availability for appointments.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Resident Practice
We offer surgical services for those who need removal of teeth, replacement of teeth with dental implants, correction of their bites and facial cosmetic surgery. Top services: dental implants, TMJ (jaw joint) treatment, wisdom teeth removal, extractions, bone grafts and cleft lip and palate treatment.
Average Cost: Fees average 60% of the cost of private practice
Appointment Time: Slightly longer than private practice
Education: Graduate dentists completing advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery