| Is it TMJ - Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Review this checklist:
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| Do you experience: - Jaws that "get stuck" or "lock"?
- "Popping or clicking" of the jaw?
- Headaches, often when you wake up?
- Tenderness of the jaw muscles, neck or upper back?
- Pain in or around your ear, without an ear infection?
- Pain or difficulty in chewing, yawning or opening wide?
- Dizziness or ringing in your ears?
- Grinding your teeth, including in your sleep?
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TMJ pain occurs when the chewing muscles and the jaw joint work incorrectly. This is often because your teeth don't come together properly when you bite or chew, and the whole balance of your jaw is thrown off. You might feel your jaw popping or locking. Called "malocclusion," this imbalance causes the muscles to cramp or go into spasms. This results in a cycle of damage, pain and tenderness.
There are many causes of TMJ, including injuries to the jaw, neck or head, or even genetic patterns. The complicated nature of TMJ and its causes make diagnosis and treatment by a TMJ expert is vital. For more information, send for our brochure, "A Quick Look at TMJ" or contact us for more information.
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| Dr. Mitakides uses state-of-the-art diagnostics including EMG, tomography, and panograms to assist in the diagnosis of TMJ disorder.
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