You Do Not Need to Suffer – Get Help for Your Temporomandibular Joint Disorder!

Many Americans suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder each year in the United States, yet a tiny percentage of these people seek or receive proper a diagnosis for this uncomfortable condition. When you visit W. Paul Burns, DDS in El Dorado, Arkansas, you can expect a personalized diagnosis so that a treatment plan can be developed to address the underlying cause of your TMJ disorder, and you can experience relief. Many people suffering from TMJ disorder do so in silence because they are often not aware that they suffer from this condition. Knowing what symptoms to look for will help you see when you should see your dentist for treatment.

SYMPTOMS OF TMJ DISORDER

Your temporomandibular joint is the hinge that creates your jawbone to the temporal bones of your skull. It is what allows the up and down movement of your jaw and side to side. It is what makes talking, chewing, and yawning possible. When you develop issues with your jaw or the muscles that control it, it is known as a temporomandibular disorder or TMD.

Temporomandibular disorder often results in discomfort and pain, which may be temporary or chronic. It could affect one or both sides of your face, is more common in women, and affects more people between 20 to 40 years than others. As was stated, many who suffer from TMD do so without having it diagnosed, often because many people have not heard of this affliction or do not know the symptoms. Here are some symptoms of TMD:

• Tenderness or discomfort in your jaw joint area, neck and/or shoulders, and around the ears when you perform actions such as chewing, speaking, or opening your mouth wide (such as when you yawn).
• Your jaw sticks or locks in either an open or closed position.
• When you open your jaw, you feel and hear clicking, popping, or grating at the jaw joint. This could be painful, or it may not.
• You have trouble chewing, or you have experienced discomfort when biting. It can feel like your upper and lower teeth do not fit properly.

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If you are interested in learning more about temporomandibular disorder or if you want to set an appointment for treatment, please call Dr. Paul Burns today at (870) 686-4232.