Neuromuscular & TMJ at Rockville Successful Smiles

TMJ/TMD refers to a disorder of the chewing system including teeth, muscles and the jaw joint (Temporomandibular Joint).

The disorder is caused by a misalignment between muscles, joint and upper and lower teeth. Common Symptoms include:

• headaches both migraine and sinus/pressure headaches
• Worn Teeth
• Cracked Teeth
• Fractured teeth
• Loose/sore teeth
• Pain on biting
• Loss of gum tissue covering teeth (Recession)
• Teeth sensitivity
• Jaw pain
• Joint popping and clicking
• Limited jaw opening
• Sore Face Muscles
• Ear congestion or "fullness"
• Neck and Shoulder pain
• Numbness in arms and fingers

Very few practitioners are educated and capable of making a TMJ/TMD diagnosis. Due to the variety of symptoms and patient presentations, patients who suffer from TMJ/TMD visit doctors ranging from their general physician, neurologist, dentist, chiropracter, etc.

Very few TMD suferers are properly diagnosed and therefore are improperly treated.

TMJ/TMD, if properly diagnosed and treated can most often be resolved in days to a few months without the need for drugs or surgery.

While the cause of TMJ/TMD is understood and the treatment usually straight forward, the specific treatment will vary from case to case.

We have successfully treated many TMJ/TMD cases. If you believe you suffer from TMJ/TMD, contact our office to schedule a "records" and "TMJ" evaluation appointment.

It will take about an hour and we can confirm or rule-out a TMJ/TMD diagnosis.

To schedule an appointment or consult a dentist call Rockville Successful Smiles today.

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