Prestige 5th Avenue Dental
Dr. Simkha provides a full range of dental and cosmetic services, from the latest cosmetic to the most advanced techniques in tooth replacement.
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD or TMD), or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment.
Symptoms
· Difficulty and discomfort when biting or chewing
· Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
· Dull, aching pain in the face
· Earache
· Headache
· Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
· Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
· Tinnitus Neck and shoulder pain
Treatments
· Manual adjustment of the bite by grinding the teeth.
· Mandibular repositioning splints which move the jaw, ligaments and muscles into a new position
· Reconstructive dentistry
· Orthodontics Arthrocentesis (joint irrigation)
· Surgical repositoning of jaws
· Replacement of the jaw joint(s) or disc(s) with TMJ implants
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