WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TMJ DISORDER
What is TMD?
"TMD" refers to the disorders of the jaw muscles and of the temporomandibular joint, the hinge at the side of the head that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull.
What are the symptoms of TMD?
One of the most common symptoms of TMD is a dull, aching pain around the ears. Sometimes this pain radiates to the neck, shoulders and back; there may also be a tenderness of the jaw muscles and headache. Clicking or popping sound in the joint, limited opening of the mouth and facial pain are other common symptoms. Additionally, TMD may patients have ringing in the ear(s) and /or a feeling that closely resembles being under water or up in the mountains.
How many people suffer from TMD?
It is estimated that as many as 60 million Americans suffer from
TMD (20% of the U.S. population). TMD affects four times as many women as men, and it is most often a problem for those in their thirties and forties.
What causes TMD?
TMD disorders frequently result when the chewing muscles, the teeth and the temporomandibular joint do not work together correctly. Some of the common causes are: trauma, whiplash , stress, teeth grinding, dental malocclusions, missing teeth and sore teeth, and muscle abuse.
Is TMD curable?
Although TMD can become a chronic problem often associated with some permanent damage from trauma to the head, neck, back or temporomandibular joint, even in the worst cases, the symptoms can be eliminated through proper professional care. Dr. Frager is skilled in treating individuals who suffer from TMD using natural technologies and products.
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