TMD/TMJ Devices in Vancouver

TMD/TMJ Devices

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an important part of your oral anatomy, allowing you to chew and speak easily. However, issues in the TMJ can lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which causes pain and tenderness around the jaw area. While TMD may be the short-term result of an injury or strain around the jaw, some cases can become chronic. This can make simple everyday activities more painful and uncomfortable and can result in long-term symptoms and challenges.

Are You Suffering from Headaches, Tiredness, and Jaw Pain?

The causes of TMD are varied, from injuries to the face or jaw to bruxism (grinding the teeth at night) to genetics. Many people with TMD visit their doctors after experiencing headaches, tiredness, and pain radiating from their jaw (sometimes into the ears and neck).

Other symptoms of TMD include:

• Clicking or popping of the jaw joints when the jaw is opened or closed
• Limited mobility in the jaw or the inability to fully open the mouth
• Dizziness
• Hearing loss
• Ringing in the ears
• Soreness in the teeth and mouth (especially if the TMD is caused by grinding of the teeth at night)

Get Fitted for a Custom TMD Device at Downtown Dental

If jaw pain is keeping you from sleeping, eating, and enjoying your daily activities, be sure to visit our dental team for an assessment. We can provide you with the information and tools you need to reduce the symptoms of TMD and restore mobility to the joint.