TMJ - Muscle Pain

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Lexington Heights Dental is taking the lead in finding solutions for TMJ.

If you are experiencing pain in the muscles around your head and neck, headaches, dizziness, or ringing in your ears, changes in your bite may relieve these symptoms. With extensive training in neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Anderson and Dr. Lohner can diagnose and treat a large range of horrible life-debilitating symptoms.

According to recent studies, more than 40 million Americans (including many in the Cedar Hills, Alpine & Highland areas) suffer with TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) or MPD (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction). The good news is that we at Lexington Heights Dental are taking the lead in finding solutions.

The exact cause of the disorder is unknown. Some factors are related to an improper bite, injury, arthritis, severe stress, or a combination of factors. Clenching or grinding teeth, a condition called bruxism, may develop from stress or as part of a sleep disorder. This can tire muscles and create painful spasms, causing even more pain. Repeated muscle problems may affect the joints, resulting in tissue damage, muscle tenderness, and more spasm, perpetuating a cycle of pain.

In most cases we treat at Lexington Heights Dental, the symptoms related to TMJ disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your discomfort.

For more information about TMJ please visit www.lvilive.com