When Jaw Pain Isn’t Just Jaw Pain: Understanding TMJ Disorders

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Most people have experienced jaw pain at some point—maybe after chewing gum for too long or waking up from a stressful night of clenching their teeth. But when discomfort lingers, spreads, or keeps coming back, it may not just be jaw pain. It could be a sign of a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD). We often have patients who come in thinking they just have a sore jaw, only to learn that their symptoms are part of a larger issue. Keep reading to learn more.

Time To Say Good-Bye To TMJ Pain!

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Dr. Roman Sadikoff is an expert in TMJ treatment. He’s received highly specialized training to learn how to assess facial structure, symptoms, and level of pain to craft personalized TMJ treatment plans that alleviate the painful and often debilitating symptoms patients suffer. With custom TMJ treatment, patients find real relief from a variety of TMJ-related problems.

Jaw Pain, Headaches, And TMD: What You Need To Know

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Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can cause a range of uncomfortable and even debilitating symptoms. TMD is the catch-all term for a host of issues that affect the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which connect your jaw to your skull. The temporomandibular joints are crucial to daily activities like eating, speaking, and even yawning. So, when something goes wrong with these joints, the resulting pain and dysfunction can significantly impact your quality of life.

Are You Suffering From TMD?

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Do you often experience discomfort or tension in your jaw? Do you have difficulty opening your mouth wide? Perhaps you regularly experience headaches. Experiencing one of these symptoms on occasion is not cause for concern; however, if you are regularly dealing with discomfort in your jaw and face, you may be suffering from the effects of TMD.