Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
You may NOT need further procedures
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex structure that connects the jawbone to the skull, enabling essential functions such as chewing, speaking, and facial expression. However, when the TMJ is affected, it can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, clicking, or difficulty moving the jaw.
- Although not dangerous, many symptoms affect the quality of life, eating, yawning, sleeping, and more.
- The reason is unclear, but we know it is more prevalent among women in 80% compared to men.
- Patients report that eating and sleeping are the most affected symptoms.
- A dentist commonly treats this condition since tooth pain is one of the symptoms that may appear,confusing the patient as a teeth problem.
- The dentist can treat TMJ by prescribing painkillers, anti-inflammatories, and in some cases, a night mouth guard to prevent tooth damage.
OUR TREATMENT
Since the dentist's treatment is for acute pain and to prevent future damage, you may want to get rid of this condition as soon as possible.lo antes posible.
Therefore, we combine a manual treatment that includes intra-oral massage, trigger point release in the surrounding muscle, neck treatment, and more.
Our patients significantly improve their sleep, focus, and rest, decreasing stress right after the first treatment. They report that after 3-5 treatments, they can barely remember they suffer from any condition in that area and don't need further intervention for months.