TMJ Disorders
Jaw joint disorders — clicking, locking, pain and the bite behind them.
The temporomandibular joints are the only joints in the body that are forced to move in unison, load themselves thousands of times a day, and sit directly beneath the muscles that hold your head up. When something goes wrong there, the symptoms rarely stay in the jaw — they show up as headaches, ear pain, neck tension, or a tooth that hurts for no reason a dentist can find. This section covers what we see, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment actually involves.
- What Is TMJ?The joint, the disc, and what actually goes wrong.
- TMJ TreatmentHow TMJ disorders are diagnosed and treated in New York.
- TMJ SpecialistWhat separates a TMJ specialist from a general dentist.
- TMDTemporomandibular disorders — the broader diagnosis behind TMJ.
- Jaw PainAching, tightness, or pain when chewing.
- TMJ HeadachesRecurring headaches and facial tension tied to the bite.
- Night GuardsWhy a drugstore guard often makes jaw pain worse.
- TMJ ConditionsThe specific presentations we see and treat.13 pages
- TMJ TreatmentsWhat we actually do, and in what order.9 pages
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