Temporomandibular joint disorder also known as TMJ, is a term covering chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw to the skull. The disorder can result in severe pain and impairment. Because the disorder goes beyond the boundaries of several health-care disciplines, in particular, dentistry, neurology, physical therapy, and psychology, there are lots of treatment approaches.
Dentists in Pembroke Pines, Florida who specialize in
TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The temporomandibular joint is susceptible to many of the conditions that affect other joints in your body, including stiffness, arthritis, trauma, dislocations, and abnormal cell growth or cancer.
If you have one or more of the following conditions, you may need to be evaluated by a dentist who has special TMJ therapy training:
- TMJ pain (in front of the ear)
- TMJ noise (clicking and popping)
- Locked jaw
- Limited opening of the mouth
- Facial pain
- Pain behind the eyes
- Gum recession (loss of gum tissue)
- Clenching and grinding of the jaw
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)