Our temperomandibular joint (TMJ) or any temporomandibular disorders (TMD) control our range of motion in the neck and jaw area. The TMJ is the ball and socket which allows us to chew, talk, yawn, and controls our mouth movements. The piece of cartilage which is the buffer between the ball and socket joint in our […]
TMJ, an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint disorder, is a condition in which the teeth do not properly line up, affecting your bite. Patients whose bites are misaligned may suffer a range of symptoms, many of them painful and highly disruptive to daily life. The Northern Virginia TMJ dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics help our TMJ
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Temporomandibular joint disorder – called TMJ or TMD – can manifest in many ways. The signs of TMJ can be general, so the disorder can be easily overlooked by a family doctor. Our experienced neuromuscular dentists know how to diagnose whether TMJ is causing the symptoms you are experiencing. The only way to know if
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Jaw clicking or popping sounds are one possible symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder – TMJ. These sounds occur when you’re chewing, or opening and closing your mouth. Clicking or popping can be caused by problems with the alignment and normal function of the hinged temporomandibular joint. Sometimes these sounds go away after a few hours,
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If you are experiencing chronic headaches, jaw pain, and other TMJ symptoms, then a dental orthotic device may be the right way to alleviate TMJ-related pain. A dental orthotic device is similar to a mouth guard. It is a customized dental appliance designed to treat the source of the TMJ pain, which may be caused
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TMJ can be an uncomfortable and painful condition to live with day to day. Fortunately, the dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics are experienced in the treatment of TMJ disorders. The only way to know if there is an effective treatment for your pain is to visit our dentists for an examination. Once we establish the
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Yes, a common TMJ symptom is chronic, migraine-like headaches. Muscles and nerves strained by TMJ disorders can lead to these headaches. This strain around the temporomandibular joints may be caused by: Grinding your teeth while you sleep Clenching your jaw Misalignment of the teeth and jaw When your jaws are aligned properly, the temporomandibular joint
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The alignment of your jaw not only affects your teeth, jaw problems can affect your head, neck, face, and body. The network of nerves and muscles in your jaw affect muscles elsewhere in your body, and thus general pain symptoms may point to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD). TMJ disorder can cause pain that
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When the muscles, nerves and ligaments of your teeth and jaws do not work harmoniously together, the resulting pain can be unbearable. The symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can intrude on your life, making it difficult to concentrate and focus on everyday tasks. TMJ can cause a host of uncomfortable and often painful symptoms,
The length of treatment for TMJ will vary depending on individual cases. The causes of your TMJ symptoms will significantly influence the amount of time it takes to reduce your discomfort and correct the underlying issues. Several approaches can be taken in treating your TMJ, including: Dental orthotic devices Nighttime mouth guards Dental restorations Orthodontics
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