Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the sides of your head. When it works normally, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause
- Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Limited movement or locking of the jaw
- Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
- A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
Jaw pain can go away with little or no treatment. However, when symptoms of TMJ dysfunction becomes acute or chronic, you should seek treatment.
Causes of leading to TMJ Dysfunction
- Trauma
- Bruxism
- Clenching
- Musculo-skeletal abnormalities
At Hulme Court Dental we offer a number of treatment options which include occlusal splints to muscle relaxers to help relieve muscle tension and migraine headaches.
