Temporomandibular Joint Disorder has many causes and contributing factors. The jaw can be misaligned causing muscle spasms in the jaw, neck and head. Changes in the shape of the bones and or disc of the TM joint might be occurring. Sometimes stresses occur because your bite is off after major dental work or in the event of traumatic injury to the head, jaw, neck or face. Any pain of the head and neck region may possibly have TMJ association and sometimes it takes a team of physicians and dentists to figure it out.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is often treated through the use of various orthotic splints. This is a removable acrylic device that is placed in the mouth to help realign the jaw or relieve stress on the soft tissues of the TM joint.

If you feel that you may have TMD then do not hesitate in contacting your dentist today for an experienced point of view and a thorough examination and feel your best, just like you did before you had to deal with intense jaw pains.