TMJ/TMD

Could my chronic headaches and neck pain really be related to my bite?

Unfortunately, most people suffering from head pain move from doctor to doctor, looking for relief or some kind of answer. Over 40% of healthy adults experience chronic head and neck pain that often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed as a tension headache, migraine, neuralgia, neuritis, or just stress. This is often not the case and you don’t have to suffer any longer. A trained dentist may have the relief you need for your TMJ and painful headache and neck symptoms.

Your teeth play a very important role in the health of your jaw and TMJ. They have a specific way that nature designed for them to fit together and interrelate to each other. Your upper and lower teeth must close tightly together in order to swallow effectively. For the average person, this happens 2000+ times per day. When your bite is unstable and teeth do not fit together properly, your body automatically adjusts to make them fit. This adjustment often results in a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that is forced in to an unbalanced position and muscles that become shortened, tight and overworked. This lack of balance affects all surrounding tissue resulting in pain and discomfort in the head, neck, and upper back.

The temporalis muscle and trigeminal nerve are the primary centers of stress and tension in the head, neck, shoulders and upper back. A dentist trained in neuromuscular (TMJ) dentistry is able to diagnose and treat these symptoms by balancing out the jaw. Headaches occur when the supporting muscles around the TMJ assume a chronically contracted posture. This is a natural mechanism that helps the body to protect the misaligned joint. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms call our office for your free relief consultation.

• Headaches
• TMJ Pain
• TMJ Noise
• Limited Opening
• Ear Congestion
• Vertigo (Dizziness)
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
• Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
• Loose Teeth
• Clenching/Bruxing
• Facial Pain (Non specidic)
• Tender, Sensitive Teeth (Percussion)
• Difficulty Chewing
• Cervical Pain
• Postural Problems
• Paresthesia of Fingertips (Tingling)
• Thermal Sensitivity (Hot and Cold)
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Bell's Palsy
• Nervousness/Insomnia

Today, it is well recognized that these seemingly unrelated symptoms are all in a group related to temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Trained practitioners and new diagnostic technology have been very successful in providing substantial relief of these symptoms helping patients regain their vitality and quality of life. Call today and experience the relief you deserve to get on with your life.

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