What is a TMJ disorder?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, your jaw joints. The pain, discomfort, or tenderness in or around the jaw joints is called a TMJ disorder.
Signs that you might have a TMJ disorder are:
• Facial pain or tenderness
• Jaw pain
• Pain in or around the ears
• Neck pain
• Jaw stiffness
• Discomfort while chewing
• Headaches
• Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
• Jaw “locking up”
• Jaw makes a clicking sound
• Teeth that don't come together properly when eating or chewing
There are a variety of treatment options for TMJ. Be sure to ask your dentist about these.
Learn more about TMJ Disorder and dental treatments available at our dental office in Lafayette LA.
Dental Office Lafayette Louisiana
Dr. Samuel R. Moss, DDS & Associates
Tel: 337-232-9937
217 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 100, Lafayette LA 70508
