TMJ disorders are pain and discomfort in the jaw muscles, neck, and head. Internal TMJ derangement – Internal derangement is the most serious category of TMJ disorders.
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TMJ disorders are pain and discomfort in
the jaw muscles, neck, and head. Internal
TMJ derangement–Internal derangement is
the most serious category of TMJ
disorders.
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3. Some facts about TMJ Disorders.
The problems with the
muscles of your jaw or
with the parts of the
joint itself
TMD is usually reserved
for the correction of
anatomic or disk
problems.TMJ Disorder
is most common in
those 20 to 40 years of
age Problems related
to your jaw and the
joint and the muscles
attached to it that
control it are known as
temporomandibular
disorders (TMD). Some
of the most common
symptoms.
Jaws that "lock" in the
open- or closed-mouth
position.
Ear-aches.
Headaches.
Difficulty opening your
mouth wide.
Pain in the neck or
shoulders.
Clicking, popping, or
grating sounds in the
jaw joint when opening
or closing your mouth.
A tired feeling on your
face.
4. Difficulty chewing. Tinnitus, or ringing in
your ears.
Changes in the way
your teeth fit together.
Swelling on the side of
your face.
Jaw pain
Tooth pain.
The symptoms of TMD may look like other conditions or medical problems. See an orthodontist or your dentist
for a diagnosis.
5. The treatments for TMD.
Resting the
temporomandibular
joint (TMJ)
Medicine or pain
relievers
Relaxation techniques
and stress
management
Behavior changes (to
reduce or stop teeth
clenching)
An orthopedic
appliance or
mouthguard is worn in
the mouth (to reduce
teeth grinding)
Posture training
Ice and hot packs.
Physical therapy
Diet changes (to rest
the jaw muscles)
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R E C O V E R Y
Some of the above treatments would give
symptomatic relief. Sometimes changing the
way the teeth close together needs to
changed for a more permanent treatment.
Some treatments also involve surgery of the
joint. in Case of surgery, it is advisable to
consult an oral surgeon for the diagnosis
and treatment.