Are you suffering from a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)? Multiple symptoms can be associated with TMD.
Symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint disorder:
- Chronic headaches
- Premature tooth wear
- Damaged or broken teeth
- Neuralgia
- Tinnitus
- Jaw clicking
- Locking of the jaw
At the Centre dentaire de la gare, we acknowledge the increasing number of patients suffering from a temporomandibular joint disorder. Unfortunately, some people feel embarrassed and frustrated as they must constantly deal with various symptoms it causes. Others suffer without knowing why and even which professional should they call. TMJ disorders can be caused by multiple factors.
The most common causes of a temporomandibular joint disorder:
Although the prevalence of these disorders is high, only a minority of people will suffer from associated symptoms. Among the most common ones, there are:
- Trauma
- Developmental abnormalities
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Malocclusion
There are also various contributing factors such as stress, arthritis, alcohol, stimulants and more. Although the prevalence of these disorders is high, only a minority of people will suffer from associated symptoms
Symptoms associated with TMJ disorders
- Muscle tension or pain
- Clicking sound when opening or closing the mouth
- Frequent headaches
- Sharp pain at the palpation of the joint
- Difficulty opening the mouth
- A sudden change in the occlusion (the way the teeth align as they close)
At the Centre dentaire de la gare, we know that a simple interpretation of the signs and symptoms is likely to be incomplete and wrong, leading to an inaccurate diagnosis and thus, the wrong treatment. That is why our dentists use the most advanced diagnostic imaging devices to provide the best care for our patients. If you think you are suffering from a disorder of this type, do not hesitate and visit us.
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