TMJ: The Leading Cause of a Painful Jaw

TMJ: The Leading Cause of a Painful Jaw

Have you been experiencing soreness in your jaw that makes it hard to chew and talk? Maybe you've been dealing with it, and now it's spread to your neck and the rest of your face; maybe it's gotten as far down as your shoulders, and up to your ears. It sounds like you might have something called "temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder," or TMJ. Chances are, whatever is causing your soreness it isn't life-threatening, but if it's severe enough that it's impacting your life, you should seek professional help.

As a dentist, Dr. Grivas sees a lot of TMJ. You might be grinding your teeth in your sleep, causing your facial muscles to feel sore when you wake up. You might have an irregular bite that has overstressed your jaw and facial muscles from forcing them to move improperly. If this is the case, then there is treatment available.

The first step is correct diagnosis. Through the use of cutting edge technology, like the TENS unit which uses electrical stimulation to relax the muscles of the neck and jaw, Dr. Grivas able to diagnose the optimal position of the jaw for comfort and function.

A custom crafted splint or orthotic device is created to retain your jaw in teeth in this optimum position and retrain your muscles to function correctly. Many of our patients find immediate relief through the use of this splint or orthotic.

Please contact our office. We would enjoy talking with you about this life-changing procedure and how it can benefit you.

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