[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”5580″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Temporomandibular disorder known by the acronyms TMD, TMJD or TMJ is a condition caused when one or more of the temporomandibular joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull and allow the jawbone to rotate and slide become painful or inflamed. The temporomandibular joints affect our eating, chewing, talking and any other activity that involves the movement of our jaws such as singing and yawning. As the joints are located on either side of our heads just in front of the ears jaw related problems such as poor bite, stiffness and locking of the jaw, dizziness, headaches and ear, neck and face pain are all symptoms of TMD\/TMJ. TMJ disorder can occur due to a number of factors from general wear and tear on the cartilage to infections and arthritis.<\/p>\n
Some of the common causes of TMD\/TMJ are:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”left”][vc_column][vc_column_text]At\u00a0Headrow Dental we take a special interest in TMJ disorder as it is one of our areas of expertise in the field of cosmetic dentistry. We have extensive experience and knowledge of treating TMJ disorder successful and our level of success is such that other dentists often refer patients suffering from TMJ disorder to our practice. Depending on the cause of a patient\u2019s TMJ disorder our treatment may include; The use of a nightguard that can help prevent the grinding of teeth. A corrective dental treatment especially when damaged or missing teeth may be a major cause of TMD. Medication though this is a temporary solution.<\/p>\n\n