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What’s TMJ?
The TMJ, short for temporomandibular joint, is made up of bones, nerves, blood vessels and muscles. Everyone has two TMJs, one on each side of the jaw.
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What’s TMJ Disorder?
TMJ syndrome is a pain felt within the jaw joint, which may be the result of different medical problems such as wear or tear caused by oral habits and aging or trauma.
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How’s TMJ Diagnosed?
The most common symptoms of dysfunction are difficulty in opening and closing the mouth, accompanied by popping or clicking sounds, and more.
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How’s TMJ Treated?
The primary solution that helps many cases of TMJ Disorder is an oral appliance known as an orthotic splint, to be worn during the day or when you sleep.
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Experiencing Symptoms?
Do the muscles in your face feel tired? Does your jaw feel sore when chewing?
You may be bothered by a sore jaw that makes popping or clicking sounds when you open and close it or it “locks up.” These are common symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly called TMJD or just TMJ.
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Dr. Irving A. Meeker, D.D.S.
Dr. Irving A. Meeker, D.D.S. is a magna cum laude graduate of the Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. He returned to his hometown of Pasadena, California, where he started a sole-proprietor dental practice which thrived for 36 years before he sold it just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Nariman Saadat, MD, DDS
Dr. Saadat earned his bachelor’s degree at UCLA, focusing on microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics. He also completed his dental education at UCLA School of Dentistry as well.
Dr. Ramsey Zein, DDS
Dr. Zein grew up in Manhattan Beach, California and completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Long Beach. From there, Dr. Zein went on to dental school in San Francisco at the prestigious University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry.
Temporomandibular Joint
The TM joint is located just in front of both your ears and connects your bottom jaw with your teeth, a hinge that allows you to open and close your mouth. Contributing factors to TMJ disorder include missing teeth, teeth not coming together properly when you bite, stress, excessive chewing of gum, sports injury, and grinding teeth (bruxism).
Effective Treatment
Fortunately, Wilshire Smile Studio is a renowned expert in effective therapies to relieve the pain and stress of TMJ disorder, as well as to help patients prevent this from recurring. Our experienced doctors can diagnose the individual issues and teach relaxation techniques and neuromuscular exercises to move the jaw and related tissues to their correct positions.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About TMJ Disorder
Back to BlogsIf you have had trouble with opening and closing your mouth and hear a popping sound when you do it, you may be experiencing TMJ Disorder (TMJD). The temporomandibular joints are the pair of hinges or sliding ball-and-socket joints that connect the lower...
Long-Term Effects of Untreated TMJ Disorder
Back to BlogsIf you have trouble opening and closing your mouth, hearing a popping sound each time you try, you may be suffering from a dislocated temporomandibular joint (TMJ). These hinges connect your lower jaw to the upper, which you can feel moving if you put...
If You Hear Clicking or Popping Sounds When You Open Your Mouth, You May Have TMJD
Back to BlogsAs science is increasingly discovering, dentistry has a very important role to play in not only the health of your mouth, but your overall wellbeing. Something as simple as opening and closing your mouth can be a sign of larger emotional or physical...
If Your Jaw, Face, or Shoulders Feel Very Sore, You May Have TMJ Disorder
Back to BlogsAccording to the insurance company Delta Dental, 15% of all Americans have TMJ Disorder, a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connections the lower jaw to your skull. But 90% of the cases are among women 18-44 due to hormonal and...
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