Serving Provo, Orem, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lehi and surrounding areas in Utah County
TMD/TMJ Treatment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the complex joint that joins the jaw bone with the skull. TMD, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is often under-diagnosed because it is so easily confused with other problems. It has been estimated that over 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ, and many people who suffer from this painful joint syndrome do not realize they have this problem.
You may want to visit a qualified neuromuscular dentist at Young Family Dental if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms and you have not found a lasting solution:
- Headaches and migraines
- Sharp neck and shoulder pain
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Jaw joints that click and/or pop
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Facial pain
- Chronic jaw pain
- Limited jaw movement or locking jaw
- Depression
- Sensitive and sore teeth
- Numbness in the fingers and arms
- Worn or cracked teeth
- Sleep problems
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
TMD/TMJ occurs from excessive strain on the jaw muscles, which is caused when the jaw is misaligned. This can be caused by a number of things, such as stress or worn down areas of your teeth. Once this misalignment occurs, it affects the bones, teeth, and muscles, which is often the cause of the symptoms listed above.
Only when all three components are balanced and physiologically healthy are you able to enjoy optimal comfort.
Neuromuscular dentistry treats your facial and jaw muscles to restore their optimal position. Restoring the proper occlusion or bite of the jaw eliminates the pain you are experiencing.
At Young Family Dental we can help you restore normal and healthy jaw movement and alignment, and help you eliminate the pain and suffering associated with TMD.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms of TMJ or TMD, we encourage you to visit our neuromuscular dentist in Provo, Orem, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, or Lehi, Utah, or submit your information in the form to the right.