Virginia beach Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry Blog - Dr. Michael Folck

Monday, February 9, 2009

What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?

Many people suffering from migraines and other serious headaches flock to the neurologist for treatment when they should be coming to their dentist. Most often, migraines are indicative of a problem called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).

TMD is a disorder affecting your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your lower jaw to your skull. When your TMJ goes out of alignment, you develop TMD. While you may experience considerable pain from TMD, it is a disorder that is easily corrected.

Most often, TMD is caused by arthritis, grinding your teeth at night, or a dislocation of the disk between your jawbone and jaw socket. Some of the most common symptoms include jaw pain, difficulty chewing, migraines, and clicking/popping in your jaw.

Dr. Folck’s staff is very experienced in dealing with TMD and other neuromuscular dentistry issues. Our office uses the newest technology available to treat your TMD. Our state of the art myomonitor for TENS technology will help you achieve the ideal resting position for your bite.

The particular method of treatment will be determined according to the type and severity of your TMD. You might require a bite guard to prevent tooth grinding while you sleep, restorative dental work for damaged teeth, or repairs of previous dental work that may be exacerbating your condition.

If you suffer from TMD or migraine headaches in the Chesapeake, Virginia area, please contact Dr. Folck today to schedule an initial consultation.

posted by Amanda at 12:07 PM

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home

Call or email us today to learn more about Dr. Folck, our office, and what we can do for you. Your first consultation is no-obligation so you've got nothing to lose, and plenty to gain!