Dr. Williams can provide relief for patients with certain types of tension headaches.
TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ, are the complex jaw joints on either side of your head. They allow you to eat, talk, and move your jaw in different directions.
Temporomandibular joint disorders can be tricky to recognize but may be responsible for chronic pain in the jaw, face, neck, and head.
If any of the below symptoms sound similar to what you’re experiencing, speak with Dr. Williams to see if you have a TMD.
Treatments for TMD tend to be non-surgical, using splints or mouthguards for less severe cases. These dental appliances can help reduce the amount of stress on your jaw muscles.
Sometimes TMD can be the result of a problem with occlusion, or how your teeth fit together. Dr. Williams can identify what’s preventing your jaw from being able to close properly and adjust your bite. Sometimes this is as simple as doing some minor reshaping of your teeth.
You can get some temporary pain relief from TMD symptoms by:
For questions or if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please give us a call. We are looking forward to caring for you and your family!
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