Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil
Monday, April 27, 2009
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These disorders are often incorrectly called TMJ, for temporomandibular joint.
People with TMD can experienced severe pain and discomfort that can be temporary or last for many years. More women than men experience TMD and TMD is seen most commonly in people between the ages of 20 and 40.
Common symptoms of TMD include:
Other common symptoms of TMD include toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, and hearing problems.
If you are experiencing any of the these symptoms, please contact Dr. O'Neil and he will conduct a careful patient history and clinical examination to determine the cause of your TMD symptom.
Written by: Tracie and Brandi
People with TMD can experienced severe pain and discomfort that can be temporary or last for many years. More women than men experience TMD and TMD is seen most commonly in people between the ages of 20 and 40.
Common symptoms of TMD include:
- Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open you mouth wide
- Limited ability to open the mouth very wide
- Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position
- Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth (which may or may not be accompanied by pain)
- A tired feeling in the face
- Difficulty chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite - as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly
- Swelling on the side of the face
Other common symptoms of TMD include toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, and hearing problems.
If you are experiencing any of the these symptoms, please contact Dr. O'Neil and he will conduct a careful patient history and clinical examination to determine the cause of your TMD symptom.
Written by: Tracie and Brandi
posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 10:37 AM
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