Don’t ignore TMJ symptoms

Allergies are very common right now, so a lot of people are dealing with headaches, congestion and general discomfort in their head. And, this time of year, a lot of headaches and inflammation get excused as allergies. When the fact is, there is always a reason for that headache.

Chronic headaches are symptom of TMJ and the scenario I described above is one of the reasons people go to the doctor for medications rather than visiting a neuromuscular dentist for a TMJ exam.

TMJ disorders can be very difficult disorders to diagnose. Often called the Great Imposter, its symptoms can appear in so many ways and can be confused for many other conditions. For a persistent headache, people see their general practitioner or eye doctors. For localized pain in the shoulders, neck or back, people might see their general practitioner or get referred to a specialist. Even ear aches or tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can actually be TMJ related. When they cannot find the source of the pain, usually the prescription is pain killers or something to try to reduce inflammation. Neither is a proper treatment or cure for TMJ.

We want all of our clients to understand that pain in the head, neck, jaw, upper back and arms are all symptomatic of TMJ. If you or someone you know is living with these symptoms, seeing a neuromuscular dentist may help. With my training in neuromuscular dentistry, I can treat your TMJ condition with great success. Our non-invasive treatment is done without surgery.

Please let me know if I can help you or someone you know. One neuromuscular exam can make a life changing difference for someone with TMJ pain