Tmj Pain Can Be Annoying

Posted by daniel on April 12th, 2021

Imagine what will your plight if there is continuous pooping in the ears or you have excruciating pain in the toothache all the time? TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain is synonymous with this unpleasant feeling of unwanted sensations in your body that can drain you out of your energy.

What is TMJ?

Temporomandibular joint works as a sliding hinge connecting your jawbone to the skull. TMJ is present on each side of the jaw, and in case there is any pain in your jaw joint that controls the jaw movement, the repercussions will be felt in the ears, mouth, and face. Though the exact reason behind TMJ pain is difficult to determine, yet the most common causes are  

-Arthritis resulting in damage to the joint’s cartilage
-Jaw injury due to trauma   
-Genetics
-Shifting of the disk from its original alignment

What are the symptoms of TMJ pain?

-Pain in one or both the temporomandibular joints
-Facial pain
-Pain in the jaw
-Difficulty in chewing
-Unbearable pain in and around the ear
-Locking of the joint makes opening and closing the mouth difficult

What are the risk factors which lead to TMJ pain?

Some of the reasons behind developing TMJ pain are:

-Chronic clenching or grinding of teeth
-Different categories of arthritis
-Jaw injury
-Any infection or disease in the tissues connecting the jaw which can ultimately lead to TMJ pain

What is the line of treatment for TMJ pain?

The treatment can be categorized under different heads which are:

1.Therapies:

-Physical therapy
-Counselling
-Mouth-guards

2.Surgery:

-TMJ arthroscopy
-Open joint surgery
-Modified condylotomy
-Arthrocentesis
-Injections

3.Lifestyle changes

-Stretching and massage
-Heat or cold compress

Call 770-794-0808 at Family Dental Solutions for effective treatment of TMJ pain.