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Jaw locking or soreness are signs of TMJ.
This issue may also be associated with intense headaches, ear aches, and other symptoms.
Consider treatment for jaw pain and headaches with TMJ treatment in Norwell, MA from Advanced Dental Arts.
We provide a range of treatment options to help manage jaw concerns and related symptoms. Visit our dentist for TMJ treatment in Norwell, MA, today.
What is TMJ?
The TMJ, known as the temporomandibular joint, connects your lower jaw to your skull. TMJ disorder (or TMD) occurs when that joint is misaligned, damaged, or very tight.
Causes of TMJ
There are several potential causes of TMJ including:
- Head trauma/injury
- Stress
- Bruxism (teeth clenching or grinding)
- Arthritis in the joint
Signs of TMJ
Persistent jaw or facial pain are two of the most common signs of TMJ. However, you may also notice the following symptoms:
- Jaw clicking or popping
- It is difficult to open your mouth fully
- Stuck or locked jaw
- Headaches or migraines
- Neck or shoulder pain
- Ear pain or earaches
- Pain when biting or chewing
TMJ and Chronic Headaches
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorder) may be associated with migraines, jaw pain and earaches. If you’re dealing with chronic migraines, TMJ could be a contributing factor.
Our dental team provides TMJ treatment to assess TMJ conditions. We work with patients to address jaw concerns that may be related to headache symptoms.
Bruxism Appliances for Headache Treatment
Bruxism, or clenching and grinding your teeth at night, may contribute to jaw tension and be associated with tension headaches. While occasional tension headaches are common, frequent ones may affect your daily life.
With bruxism treatment in Norwell, we provide protective appliances that may help manage teeth grinding. We offer custom dental appliances including dental night mouth guards.
Visit Us for TMJ & Migraine Treatment in Norwell, MA
If you’re experiencing the symptoms above, visit our dentist in Norwell today. Consider evaluation for jaw pain and related symptoms.
We will assess your jaw and oral health to evaluate your TMJ disorder and related symptoms.
From there, we offer TMJ treatment options that may help manage symptoms. Your treatment may include a dental mouth guard, jaw and face exercises, restorative dental procedures, or jaw surgery depending on your individual condition.
Contact us today to learn more about TMJ treatment and to schedule your consultation with our dentist.
Treatment outcomes vary by individual. TMJ and headache symptoms can have multiple causes. A thorough evaluation is necessary to determine appropriate treatment options. We do not guarantee symptom resolution.
