Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJ) is a condition that causes intense headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding, and ringing in the ears. Fortunately, dentists can successfully treat the root cause of these problems.

Why treat TMJ?

• Patients suffering from TMJ experience severe outbreaks during periods of lengthy or unexpected stress, which can lead to neck pain and dizziness.
• TMJ is often caused by misalignment of the teeth, which causes a “bad bite.” This can lead to grinding teeth, worn jawbone and loose teeth.
• Headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding and ringing in the ears are major issues that come with untreated Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome.

The Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome Treatment Process

• TMJ is typically caused by a bad bite or a jaw injury.
• The dentist will inspect your jaw area and bite.
• X-rays are common in the procedure.
• A specially molded bite guard may be one solution, in effort to stop teeth grinding at nighttime.
• Muscle relaxants are also a possibility in some cases.
• A “realignment” will change the shape of the teeth and likely put an end to the bad bite.