Do You Have A TMJ problem?
We are passionate about our patients’ oral health as well as their overall health. Certain conditions can affect both, including TMD, also commonly referred to as TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder. TMD affects millions of people and often remains undiagnosed because it is easy to mistake for another medical condition. Once a patient receives a diagnosis, it is extremely important they seek treatment and follow through with treatment recommendations. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving treatment for TMD and how not doing so can affect your quality of life.
Importance of Treating TMD
Do you regularly experience problems such as headaches, jaw discomfort, or clicking or popping sounds when you open your mouth or chew? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of TMD. If you are unfamiliar with it, TMD, short for temporomandibular joint disorder, is a common condition that affects the joints connecting your lower jaw to your skull. If you place your finger at the bottom of your ear and open your mouth, you can feel it.
Our team is passionate about helping people who are suffering from TMD. We have the skills and training to give patients the relief they need. It is important that this condition be treated as soon as it is diagnosed to improve your quality of life. If you delay or avoid treatment, your symptoms will progress until you are living in complete discomfort. Patients with advanced TMD are often unable to eat properly, have trouble speaking, and live with daily discomfort and pain. They can also experience dental issues due to their teeth breaking and cracking. All of these problems and more will continue until the TMD is treated.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above and believe you may be experiencing the effects of TMD, contact our office, which is located in Kaufman, TX, to schedule an appointment. We can determine if you have this condition and help you get the relief you may need.