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Do you often feel a dull pain in the ear or temple area? Do you struggle with dizziness or nausea? And the symptoms are constantly keeping you up at night and away from a goodnight’s sleep. Treatment of TMJ/TMD disorders guarantees the comfort of life without the ailments mentioned above. It successfully ends night teeth grinding and persistent headache that tends to last all day long.
TMJ/TMD is a painful dental issue that involves the joint that attaches your jawbone to your skull. If you suffer from jaw pain or frequent headaches, Dr. Guldalian offers a gentle diagnosis and a friendly approach to treatment. We’ll listen to your needs to uncover symptoms and details of your disorder, and we’ll work with you to come up with a treatment plan that works best for you.TMJ/TMD is a painful dental issue that involves the joint that attaches your jawbone to your skull. If you suffer from jaw pain or frequent headaches, Dr. Guldalian offers gentle diagnosis and a friendly approach to treatment. We’ll listen to your needs to uncover symptoms and details of your disorder, and we’ll work with you to come up with a treatment plan that works best for you.
The temporomandibular joint is a movable connection between the skull and the mandible. Thanks to its complicated structure, it can perform complex functions, such as extending and retracting the jaw or crushing and chewing food. This joint is one of the most stressed joints in the human body. TMD disorders are associated with constant pain and significant discomfort for the patient. It may be one-sided wear and tear or an asymmetrical smile caused by a bone structure disorder.
TMD disorders cover an extensive group of disease entities. Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint is inherently linked with the pain of not only the jaw but also the head and the entire face. You may have difficulty biting or chewing. TMJ/TMD disorders are often misdiagnosed, and treatment is essential for your well-being and proper oral functioning.
Research shows that TMJ/TMD affects about 10% of the population and is the most common cause of facial pain. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, the joint that attaches your jawbone to your skull, and is responsible for the movement of your mouth during many daily activities. You use this joint every time you speak, eat, smile, chew, and drink, which means that TMD can significantly disrupt a patient’s life. Signs of TMJ/TMD include frequent headaches, stiff jaw muscles and discomfort, and difficulty sleeping. Notice these symptoms? Give us a call to schedule a consultation.TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joint”. This is the joint that attaches your jawbone to your skull, and is responsible for the movement of your mouth during many daily activities. You use this joint every time you speak, eat, smile, chew, and drink, which means that TMD can greatly disrupt a patient’s life. Signs of TMJ/TMD include frequent headaches, stiff jaw muscles and discomfort, and difficulty sleeping. Notice these symptoms? Give us a call to schedule a consultation.
Scientific studies show that the TMJ/TMD disorder is most likely caused by acquired defects rather than genetics. Inflammation is largely influenced by the patient’s gender, affecting women more often than men due to hormonal differences during childbearing years. Degenerative changes in the temporomandibular joint, similar to other joints, are often caused by injuries, multiple micro-injuries, and overloads, such as excessive teeth clenching. The development of the disorder may be indirectly influenced by stress, which leads to excessive muscle tension, severe malocclusion or missing teeth, incorrect body posture, or airway contractions caused by frequent breathing through the mouth.
Treatment offers many possibilities where both congenital and acquired degeneration can be effectively eliminated.
Once you receive a diagnosis and Dr. Guldalian knows the severity of your TMJ/TMD, she’ll work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that works best for you. Treatment options for TMD/TMJ vary depending on the severity of your case, but options include everything from anti-inflammatory medications to custom mouthguards. Call us today to learn more about how we can help relieve your TMJ/TMD pain.
You don’t need to struggle through the pain of TMJ/TMD. Our compassionate team can help! Call us today at (781) 369-5722 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Guldalian, or stop by our office at 304 Cambridge Road, Suite 340, Woburn, MA 01801.