TMJ-TMD

TMD refers to Temporomandibular Disorder, which is a syndrome that involves the jaw joint, as well as the muscles of the head, neck, jaw, face, ears, and shoulders. It also includes the bite and how the tongue postures as well as the airway. Most laymen are familiar with the term “TMJ” which refers to the Temporomandibular Joint and is often used in reference to the TMD Syndrome. Both terms, TMD and TMJ, are commonly used to describe this disorder. TMD can be caused by an injury or accident, or even be inherited at birth, and is often exacerbated by stress and tension in the related muscles.

People with TMJ in most cases do not trace their symptoms to the root cause. They might look for a host of other reasons for suffering recurring headaches, migraine, dizziness, shoulder pain, stiffness in the neck area, pain in the jaw, humming in the ears, or even clicking in the jaws.

The loss of proper function and balance of the chewing muscles along with missing or mal-positioned teeth can ultimately affect the jaw joint. When these muscles of the head and neck are out of sync with the jaw joints and teeth (bite), various levels of TMD Syndrome are the result.. Unstable occlusion has further harmful effects on your teeth which can cause constant clenching and/or grinding. It also causes the commonly seen notching at the gum line area of teeth.

How do you detect that you have TMJ?

There is no substitute for maintaining a healthy ongoing relationship with a reliable and experienced dentist. People living in and around Spokane, Washington have made Dr. Brossoit’s office their number one choice. Here at the Making Awesome Smiles office, TMJ treatment gets special emphasis and is Dr Brossoit’s passion Here we apply cutting edge technology, materials, and techniques to create a great looking smile, supported by healthy, comfortable muscles, and a strong, stable bite.

If you have noticed any of the listed tell-tale signs, don’t hesitate, make a phone call for a consultation. You may need the expert care of a neuromuscular dentist. Rather than depending on antibiotics or painkillers, have your problem eliminated at Dr. Brossoit’s Spokane office. With his help, you will be able to address the cause of the problem and treat it accordingly.

With years of experience under his belt, there are several remedies that Dr. Brossoit offers. Once he has examined your individual situation and the extent and nature of your jaw misalignment, he will guide you to the right solutions and perform your treatment with utmost care and precision. His specialty is correcting your bite and then helping you keep it there permanently.

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