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"TMJ" stands for the TemporoMandibular Joints, which are the small joints in front of each ear that attach your lower jaw to your skull. They allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak, and swallow. TMJ disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including major trauma such as an auto accident, teeth-clenching, or systemic joint disease like rheumatoid arthritis. .
There are different types of TMJ problems that respond to a number of TMJ treatment methods, ranging from very conservative therapies to more aggressive approaches. Our multi-specialty dentists in Trust Dental Care your dental clinic in Tijuana Mexico are highly skilled in TMJ treatments. Together we'll work closely with you to determine the best course of TMJ treatment to alleviate your pain.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome. Jaw in closed lock position.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome. After open lock reduction.
TMJ Symptoms
- Pain in the facial muscles and jaw joints may radiate to the neck or shoulders. Joints may be overstretched. You may experience muscle spasms from TMJ syndrome. You may feel pain every time you talk, chew, or yawn. Pain usually appears in the joint itself, in front of the ear, but it may move elsewhere in the skull, face, or jaw.
- TMJ syndrome may cause ear pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and hearing loss. Sometimes people mistake TMJ pain for an ear problem, such as an ear infection, when the ear is not the problem at all.
- When the joints move, you may hear sounds, such as clicking, grating, and/or popping. Others may also be able to hear the sounds. Clicking and popping are common. This means the disc may be in an abnormal position. Sometimes no treatment is needed if the sounds give you no pain.
- Your face and mouth may swell on the affected side.
- You may have trouble swallowing because of the muscle spasms.
- Headache and dizziness may be caused by TMJ syndrome. You may feel nauseous or vomit.
Dr.Cesena will relieve your pain from TMJ using his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Maxillofacial Oral Surgery and Implantology. With highest credentials in Mexico, Dr. Cesena is one of the top 40 dentists in entire American Continental.