The Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, allows you to open and close your mouth, speak, swallow and chew food. Dysfunction of the joint may result in symptoms like clicking and popping sounds, headaches, migraine headaches, neck and facial pain, locking of the jaw and ringing in the ears.
The TM joints are part of a large group of muscles, ligaments, and bones that work together as a system. Because of this complex system, a problem in one area can cause symptoms elsewhere. Many things can trigger TMJ disorder, such as trauma to the face, whiplash, bad posture, and an uneven bite (malocclusion) where the teeth are not able to properly support the jaw. This can occur from missing teeth, misaligned teeth, or back teeth that are too short.
When this condition is prolonged, the body begins to compensate by involving muscles in other areas such as the neck, throat, upper and lower back, arms, etc. If you suffer from head, neck, or facial pain, we may be able to help relieve symptoms and restore optimum function.
TMJ assessment by Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA)
Vibration analysis of the TMJ is the process that measures the intensity and frequency distribution of vibration waves originating from the joint during jaw motion. For more information, please contact Dr. Hosseini here at Fort York Dentist.
If you or someone you know has chronic headaches, neck and shoulder stiffness, ringing in the ears or even dizziness, speak with one of our Fort York Dentist team members today.
