Temporomandibular Disorder

 
 
 

What is Temporomandibular Disorder?

Clinical problems involving the muscles of mastication, the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and its associated structures.

There is clinical significance of manual therapeutic treatment in the management or resolution of TMJ Disorder. Treatment is patient-focused, evidence informed and comprehensive, incorporating gentle osteopathic manipulation of the joints, neuromuscular facilitation, and myofascial release of the soft tissues of the jaw and neck to effectively correct dysfunction.

Schedule an appointment for an assessment and treatment to mitigate your discomfort, create healthier soft tissue structures and a better functioning jaw.

Symptoms of TMJ Disorder:

  • Facial pain

  • Jaw pain

  • Jaw tightness

  • Headache

  • Dizziness

  • A bite that feels off

  • Eye orbit pain, pressure or strain

  • Eye twitching or tearing

  • Visual disturbances

  • Unexplained hearing loss

  • Neck, back or shoulder pain

  • Jaw locking or catching

  • Clicking, popping, or clunking of the jaw

  • Pain with chewing, yawning, or talking

  • Limited range of motion of the jaw

  • Ear ringing, pressure, or a fullness/blocked/clogged sensation

  • Teeth or gum sensitivity without the presence of an oral health problem

Causes of TMJ Disorder:

  • Stress

  • Missing teeth

  • MALOCCLUSION

  • TMJ disc displacemenT

  • Cervical spine dysfunction

  • Bruxism (clenching or grinding)

  • Trauma to the head, neck or jaw

  • Strained or overused muscles of the jaw

    such as one sided chewing, excessive gum

    chewing, nail or lip biting