Effective TMJ Therapy
End Your Pain With The Right Treatment
If you experience face, head, neck, or jaw pain, you may have TMD (temporomandibular disorder), which is also referred to as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
Other signs of this problem include earaches, swelling on the side of your face, or clicking and popping when you open or close your mouth.
Let Harvey H Breckner DMD MS take a holistic approach in evaluating your TMJ problems. He will study the interrelationships of your joints, teeth, and muscles since all three are vital to your chewing system, and then recommend effective therapy.
Don't Let TMJ Pain Rule Your Life
Caused by the improper alignment of your joints, teeth, and jaw muscles, TMJ is a serious issue that can give you debilitating pain. If it gets bad enough, it can cause changes in your life, including missed work and even depression.
Even less serious cases can become a painful annoyance if the causes go untreated.
Dr. Breckner's goal is to identify a TMJ treatment that will correct and realign your teeth, joints, and muscles so you can achieve pain-free results.
The Possible Causes Of TMJ Pain
- Teeth grinding
- Bite misalignment
- Injuries to the jaw or muscles
- Injuries directly to the TMJ
- Arthritis
- Stress
- Poor posture
The TMJ Symptoms To Watch Out For
- Jaw pain and/or swelling of the jaw muscles
- Headaches
- Earaches when no infection is detected
- Neck pain
- Swelling on the side of the face
- Clicking or popping when your mouth opens or closes
- Difficulty opening or closing your mouth or chewing
- Stiffness or "locking" of the mouth or jaw
- Upper and lower teeth misalignment
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Dr. Harvey H Breckner offers over 25 years
of experience in both general and advanced dentistry.
