WHAT IS “Temporomandibular Joint TMJ” OR “Temporomandibular Disorders TMD”
“TMJ”, although it has become almost a household word, is a non-specific, catch-all-term for a variety of pain/dysfunction conditions of the head and neck. It was originally derived from “Temporomandibular joint”, your jaw joints-once thought to be the source of most of these ailments.
Today we know that there are many causes of head and neck problems that may or may not be related to the Temporomandibular joint. For this reason, although not as widely familiar, most dentists use “TMD” (for Temporomandibular disorders) to more accurately describe the condition. Though common knowledge among dental professionals, many people are not aware that TMJ dentists provide TMJ treatment for common disorders that cause head, jaw and neck pain. Click here to schedule an appointment for a Complimentary Screening and Consultation or your insurance may cover treatment.
You may normally think of a number of the symptoms of TMD as being medical conditions, not related to dentistry. We will explain what they are, why the may involve your dentist, and how the dentist would diagnose and treat them.