{"id":356,"date":"2011-12-18T21:25:39","date_gmt":"2011-12-18T21:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/?page_id=356"},"modified":"2019-10-25T15:16:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T15:16:05","slug":"tmjtmd-jaw-muscle-soreness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/?page_id=356","title":{"rendered":"TMJ\/TMD (jaw muscle and joint soreness)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does that stand for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

TMJ is the abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint and is often used to indicate problems, or dysfunction, within the joint.
\nTMD is the abbreviation for Temporomandibular Dysfunction and refers to problems or dysfunctions surrounding the TMJ.
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\nWhat are the symptoms of having problems with my TMJ?<\/strong>
\nTMJ disorders can have many signs and symptoms. \u00a0It’s often hard to know for sure if you have TMJ, because one or all of these symptoms can also show up as a result of other health issues. \u00a0We can help make a proper diagnosis by taking a complete medical and dental history, conducting a clinical examination, and taking appropriate X-rays. \u00a0Some of the most common TMJ symptoms include:<\/p>\n

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Headaches (often mimicking migraines)<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\nPain brought on by yawning, opening the mouth widely, or chewing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earaches, dizziness, ringing<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJaws that “get stuck,” lock or go out of position<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pain and \/ or pressure behind the eyes<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTenderness of the jaw muscles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A clicking or popping sound when you open or close your mouth<\/td>\n<\/td>\nA sudden change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are my treatment options for TMJ?<\/strong>
\nThis will depend on the results of diagnostic records taken. \u00a0Dental treatment options may include Physical \/ Massage Therapy, \u00a0appliances (splint therapy) that alleviate or control symptoms, Orthodontic \u00a0treatment, porcelain \/ ceramic “caps” or occlusal equilibration whose end goal is the non-surgical reconstruction of the jaw, thereby reducing or eliminating TMJ problems.<\/p>\n

Since the origin of TMJ is considered to be multi-factorial, other aspects of TMJ treatment may include nutritional modifications and stress management techniques.<\/p>\n

Other healthcare practitioners may also be called upon to assist in a person\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n

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\nWill I have to wear a TMJ appliance for the rest of my life?<\/strong>
\nThis depends on the severity of each individual case and the treatment chosen.
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\nWill my insurance cover treatment for TMJ?<\/strong>
\nThis depends on your specific Dental\/Medical Insurance.\u00a0 We have found the best success in payment from insurance companies comes about when the patient plays an active role in corresponding with the insurance company personally.
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What does that stand for? TMJ is the abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint and is often used to indicate problems, or dysfunction, within the joint. TMD is the abbreviation for Temporomandibular Dysfunction and refers to problems or dysfunctions surrounding the TMJ. … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":47,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=356"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":895,"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/356\/revisions\/895"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}