If you wake up everyday to a stiff pain in your jaw pain, headaches or ear aches, it’s possible that you have TMJ disorder. Often, this condition is not diagnosed because patients don’t realize what the paun is and they may associate it with other issues. At All County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we’re committed to helping patients understand their condition and their treatment plan in a comfortable, caring and professional manner. We have 4 locations and multiple doctors with state of art equipment. Our staff goes the extra mile to make sure patients have the best experience. 

What is a TMJ Disorder?

The TMJ is the small connective joint on either side of your face that keeps the jawbone attached to the skull and controls its movements while chewing, speaking, and yawning. A TMJ disorder, or TMD, occurs when the structures that make up this joint aren’t functioning properly. As a result, movement of the jaw becomes painful and limited. In extreme cases, you might not even be able to open or close your jaw at all.

What Causes a TMJ Disorder?

Every part of your head and neck is connected to the TMJ in some way. This can make narrowing down the true cause of the disorder somewhat difficult, and sometimes there might be multiple contributing factors. You can commonly expect to develop a TMJ disorder if:

• You’ve suffered from some kind of injury to your head, neck, or jaw.

• You have an overbite, underbite, or open bite.

• You constantly clench or grind your teeth while you're asleep.

• You’ve developed some form of arthritis.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of TMJ Disorder?

Two of the most common warning signs that you might have a TMJ disorder are chronic headaches and generalized jaw pain. If you experience these symptoms on a regular basis, you should set up an appointment with us. You should also watch out for clicking or popping of the jaw joint, lockjaw, earaches, and damaged teeth. Not all of these symptoms may occur, but they can still be a cause for concern on their own.

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All County Oral Surgery provides TMJ Relief

Once your All County Oral Surgeon has narrowed down the underlying cause of your jaw pain, they can develop an appropriate treatment plan, whether that means realigning your bite or reshaping the jaw via surgery. There’s no need to force yourself to live with the pain; call us now to start the process of restoring your quality of life!