TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction)

Southern California Family Dentistry

Southern California Family Dentistry - Toothache

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.

Experienced and Highly-Trained

DENTAL TEAM

Southern California Family Dentistry - Hossein Jahangiri DDS - Dentist - Whittier, Lake Forest, San Clemente

DR HOSSEIN JAHANGIRI

General, Implant & Cosmetic Dentist, Clinical Director, SCFD & Portside Dentistry

DR. HAMED KOUSHYAR

General, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist

Southern California Family Dentistry - Zahra Hanieh DDS - Dentist - Whittier, San Clemente

DR. ZAHRA HANIEH
(DR. EZZY)

General, Implant and Restorative Dentist

WE'RE ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

With Locations in Whittier, Lake Forest and San Clemente