TMJ DISORDER AND TMD DISORDER

Injury can happen when a person grinds their teeth, has a misalignment of the teeth or jaw, poor posture, stress, and arthritis. 

Symptoms Can Include:

• Pain where your jaw joins your skull
• Your jaw is making a clicking or popping noise
• You have ear pain or earaches
• Your jaw muscles feel stiff or sore 
• Your temple has pain 
• Your jaw locks up 
• You have swelling on the side of your face 
• You have trouble chewing food or have a sudden uncomfortable sensation when biting

The temporomandibular joint consists of a hinge that operates in a sliding motion. Segments of the bones that move and interact in the TMJ are surrounded by cartilage. Each of the bones are separated by a disk that absorbs shock. If normally operating, the motion should be smooth.

Pain Can Happen If:

• Your disks move out of the proper alignment or they errode
• Your joint is damaged from an injury or impact
• Your bones or cartilage are damaged by arthritis in the jaw area

Are you experiencing pain in your jaw, hearing a clicking or popping noise, having ear pain or earaches, feeling stiff or sore in your jaw muscles? You may have a TMJ Disorder. Please schedule an appointment in our Coral Gables office to set up a plan to treat your disorder.