Essential Dentistry

Do you know what TMJ stands for? It stands for temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is the articulation that connects the jawbone with the temporal bone of the skull. As you take care of your teeth, you should take care of the TMJ. When the TMJ sounds odd or hurts, you may be suffering from TMD (temporomandibular disorder). What is TMD? The temporomandibular joint disorder consists of any clicking sounds, pain, or any abnormalities with the articulation. Some signs that you are experiencing it are: - Headaches - Ringing sounds in your ear - The locking of your jaw when opening or closing your mouth - A pop in your jaw - Sore jaw - Toothache If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may benefit from our TMJ therapy in Okotoks. We will explain it further. TMD Diagnosis  Our dentist in Okotoks will ask many questions to detect what the problem could be. Since when you have the pain, if it has happened before, if you are doing any stressful activities that cause ten...

Do you ever experience pain in the muscles on the side of your face or in the joint where your jaw attaches to your skull? Do you ever experience “lockjaw” or problems completely opening or closing your mouth and jaw? Have you ever noticed a “clicking” sound when you open and shut your mouth? Do you suffer from seemingly unexplained neck pain, ear aches and even headaches that seem to be located near your temples? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of those questions, you may be among the 25 to 30% of Canadians who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders (based on statistics kept by the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons). Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that attaches your lower jaw to your skull on each side of your face. If you place your finger on the side of your face and open and close your jaw, you’ll feel that hinge and joint at work.  What causes temporomandibular joint disorders and pain? There are a wide variety of known cause...