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 TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a "clicking" sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication) do not work together correctly. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the name for each joint (right and left) that connects your jaw to your skull. Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and TMJ treatment are important.
No one treatment can resolve TMJ disorders completely and treatment takes time to become effective. Lake Mary FL dentist Dr Falco can help you have a healthier and more comfortable jaw.
With extensive training from the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the prestigious Center for Occlusal Studies, Dr. Falco is at the forefront of treating Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), a series of conditions that cause jaw pain and muscle discomfort, without having to undergo corrective jaw surgery and without having to wear mouth splints for an indefinite period of time. Head and neck pain can be a result of improperly fitting teeth and misaligned jaws affecting the temporomandibular joint. The condition occurs from an inhibition during the developmental growth of the jaws or from a history of injury due to trauma.
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What is TMJ Treatment?
Temporomandibular joint disease (also known as TMD or TMJ) is a chronic degenerative condition that may take years to develop. People who suffer from TMD have a structural imbalance in their jaw-to-skull relationship, caused by a bad bite. Neuromuscular dentistry uses the relaxed position of the muscles of the head and neck to place the jaw into an optimal physiologic position. Twenty-five years of research and clinical experience have shown this position to be effective in treating patients with TMJ related pain.
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