Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry | Dr. Paul Coleman

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder afflicts nearly 40 million Americans, paining them during daily, basic activities involving their jaw and its movement. However, only 5-15% of those suffering from this syndrome seek treatment for it.

Why is this? Each syndrome can easily be misdiagnosed for something else and the true origin of the problem, which lies in your jaw, is never even considered by most people. If you have lingering pain in your neck, back, jaw or head, it’s possible that you’re one of the 85% of Americans not seeking the proper treatment.

Think about the following symptoms and if they apply to you:

• Do you suffer from headaches when you awake?
• Are your teeth painful and/or loose?
• Does your jaw consistently click, lock or pop?
• Is there a constant ringing in your ears or pain behind them?
• Do any of these symptoms make it difficult for you to sleep at night?

If any of these rather elusive symptoms have applied to you for a significant period of time, it is possible that your jaw is misaligned and you’re suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

Another factor to consider is whiplash and trauma. Have you been involved in a car accident that gave a hard bang to your neck or head? Also, did you play heavy contact sports in your youth where you might have suffered from a similar injury? If the answer is yes and you’ve endured the above symptoms for a prolonged period of time, it’s possible that you’re suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

There are numerous options to treat TMD, one of which is reconstructive dentistry. However, first the health of your jaw must be assessed.

If you’ve suffered from the above syndromes and nothing seems to address them, please contact us today to schedule an appointment.