TMD stands for Temporomandibular Disorder and involves issues with the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves linked to chronic facial pain. These disorders arise when anything disrupts the coordinated functioning of the muscles, bones, and joints in this complex system, leading to a lack of harmony and resulting in TMD.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may suffer from TMD:

• Headaches
• Jaw joint clicking or popping
• Facial pain
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Jaw joint pain
• Worn, loose or sensitive teeth
• Limited ability to open and close your mouth
• Difficulty eating, chewing or swallowing
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Pain whenever you talk or smile
• Earaches (or ear congestion)
• Poor posture
• Ringing in your ears
• Non-restful sleep

What will a TMD Examination include?

TMD can be caused by one specific issue or by multiple factors. This is why a comprehensive clinical evaluation by a qualified dental professional is crucial. At the very least, this examination should include:

• Medical History
• Dental History
• Personal & Family History
• Physical Evaluation

Additional steps that may need to be taken can include:

• Diagnostic imaging
• MRI
• Physician consultation

Early Diagnosis is Key

As symptoms intensify, your treatment options become more limited. This is why we believe it's essential to consider TMD in the diagnosis of all patients experiencing head, neck, and/or facial pain.

We focus on treating the underlying cause of a patient's TMD, not just the symptoms. While there's no "cure" for TMD, we offer proven therapies that can help manage TMJ-related pain, restore proper jaw joint function, improve overall health, and enhance quality of life.

For each patient, we develop a personalized, multi-disciplinary TMJ Rehabilitation Program that successfully treats TMJ-related issues without the need for surgery or prolonged drug therapy.