TMJ / TMD & Neuromuscular
Dentistry
Vancouver area Neuromuscular Dentists
Do you suffer from headaches? Do you hear popping or clicking sounds when you move your jaw?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a general name for a variety of symptoms which can have a variety of causes. It’s often known as TMJ, for Temporomandibular Joint (Syndrome) and is a very common problem in the field of neuromuscular dentistry.
The jaw joint
The lower jaw is attached to the skull near the temples, and when it closes, the teeth should meet smoothly, with an even pressure and no discomfort. If teeth are misaligned and the jaw closes in an unstable or uncomfortable way (known as malocclusion), the muscles, tendons and ligaments related to the jaw joint become strained.
Since we open and close our jaw extremely often every day, this strain becomes chronic and inflammation builds up. There are three major nerves running through this area, and when the inflammation puts pressure on them, we feel pain in the face, head, neck, and/or shoulder.
Fortunately, there are solutions to TMJ / TMD, for both prevention and treatment of existing problems. They’re available through dentists trained in neuromuscular dentistry, such as Dr. Gorrell and Dr. Kler.
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To learn more about TMD and TMJ, contact our neuromuscular dentists today to schedule your personal consultation. We proudly offer our services to clients across Vancouver and Delta, British Columbia
