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 TMJ - Bruxism/ClenchingMusculoskeletal Signs and SymptomsDo you suffer from any of these?
$25 Discount for New Patients! What is TMJ?TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint. You have two TMJ’s, one in front of each ear, that connect the lower jaw bone (the mandible) to the skull. These joints allow all the mobility required for biting, chewing and swallowing food, for speaking and making facial expressions. Disorders of the TMJ are also known by other names such as Myofacial Pain Disorder (MPD), Craniomandibular Disorder (CMD) and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). It is estimated that this disorder afflicts well over 40 million Americans. 
How is TMJ Treated?Depending on their causes, some common jaw joint and muscle problems last only for weeks or months. In these situations, simple care may be the only requirement to relieve discomfort. Dr. Brown and Dr. Kushner recommend that patients eat a soft food diet, apply ice or moist heat, avoid extreme jaw movements (wide yawning, loud singing, and gum chewing), use massage and do simple stretching exercises to help ease their symptoms. It is important to note that if your TMJ symptoms persist or are more complex, there may be a more serious condition or problem (such as arthritis), and further investigation is required. Dr. Brown and Dr. Kushner will be able to determine if you have TMJ or a different condition by performing a simple series of tests, as both practice Neuromuscular Dentistry.
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