{"id":381,"date":"2015-12-21T18:12:27","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T18:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newvision.rpmnational.com\/?page_id=381"},"modified":"2020-02-13T23:35:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T23:35:33","slug":"tmj-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/buildsit.in\/newvisiondentistry\/tmj-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"TMJ Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UKR7SswW1vs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px;\">TMJ Disorders<\/h2>\n<p>If you suffer pain in the jaw, headaches and get even neck pains it could be that TMJ therapy is your answer. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. The joint has nerves which can get compressed leading to pain. Most people will suffer this pain at some point or other in their lives but there are those for whom the condition becomes chronic \u2013 they are in pain all the time, especially at night which means that they cannot sleep which affects their productivity. Chronic TMJ pain can be caused by trauma to the jaw or neck, grinding your jaw at night when you are asleep, over-chewing things like gum, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis .The best way to know whether you need TMJ is to see your Sacramento, CA dentist \u2013 they will examine your jaws and tell you whether or not you need therapy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first avia-builder-el-3 el_after_av_one_full el_before_av_one_half column-top-margin\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px;\">TMJ Disorder Symptoms:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]We have already mentioned that most people will get TMJ pain at some point, but how do you know that it is serious enough for you to see your Sacramento, CA dentist? Here are the signs that you should be looking out for:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You will feel pain in the jaw area which radiated into your neck and upper back. As the condition worsens the pain also gets worse. You may also experience facial spasms. You will mostly feel the pain when you chew, talk or move your jaw. The pain tends to get worse at night.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You may suffer dizzy spells from time to time \u2013 the pain is close to your ear which is responsible for balance.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Many people who suffer from TMJ also suffer from tinnitus or ringing ears and even hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You may feel a pop each time you move your jaw.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The area around the painful jaw can swell and become irritated when the symptoms get very bad.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You will have constant headaches that don\u2019t go away when you take painkillers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Your jaw may lock closed open or shut.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-902\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_200666108-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man with jaw pain trying to relieve his pain by massaging his jaw\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"http:\/\/buildsit.in\/newvisiondentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_200666108-1.jpg 500w, http:\/\/buildsit.in\/newvisiondentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_200666108-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_196211201-1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with jaw pain holding on to the side of her jaw and grimacing\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"http:\/\/buildsit.in\/newvisiondentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_196211201-1.jpg 500w, http:\/\/buildsit.in\/newvisiondentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/shutterstock_196211201-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px;\">Visiting Your Dentist:<\/h2>\n<p>When you go to your Sacramento, CA dentist there are some questions he will ask you to establish that you are indeed suffering from TMJ disorder. He will ask you to describe your pain, point to the area that is hurting, he will ask if you grind your teeth and how often, he will ask whether you clench your jaw for long periods of time and he will also want to know whether you chew gum and for how long. He will also get into your dental habits.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have described your pain the dentist will proceed to examination in order to confirm his prognosis. He will look for signs of wear and tear on your molars and he may also ask you to align your teeth so that he can look for signs of an overbite, an open bite or a cross bite. They will ask you whether you have had any dental work done and how long ago it was. Depending on your symptoms they may take your blood to check for white cell levels in order to rule out other diseases. He will take an X ray to confirm that it is indeed TMJ.<\/p>\n<p>It is quite likely that your dentist will make recommendations before reaching for more aggressive procedures. They usually suggest that you should:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eat softer and pureed foods.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Stop eating gum.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Use heat packs to lower pain levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Reduce jaw tension by using massages and other techniques such as meditation.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 They will show you different exercises you can do to relax your jaw muscles. You can find more of these online.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth at night your dentist will give you a night guard or bite plate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 He will give you pain medication to use as needed.<\/p>\n<p>If all these things don\u2019t work then your dentist might suggest correcting the position of the teeth or even reshaping them. This is usually done by an orthodontist and it is done in the course of several years. Your dentist may also suggest other therapies if he thinks they are necessary. If your case is bad you may be given muscle relaxants, trycylic antidepressants and even sedatives. If your jaw clenches because you are stressed you will be advised to see a therapist to discuss what is making you depressed. As a last option your dentist may recommend surgery to repair or replace your TMJ joint.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TMJ Disorders If you suffer pain in the jaw, headaches and get even neck pains it could be that TMJ therapy is your answer. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. The joint has nerves which can get compressed leading to pain. 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