TMJ THERAPY & TREATMENTS
Temporomandibular Joint pain or Temporomandibular Dysfunction can be caused by several factors usually acting together producing symptoms. Treatment may involve other health practitioners such as a physiotherapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, cranio-mandibular specialist and physician. Symptoms can include the following:
- Pain on opening
- Inability to open wide or move from side to side comfortably
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Ear pain, hearing loss
- Ringing in the ears
- Clenching, night grinding
- Chronic fatigue
- Noise, grating or popping in joint
- Chronic temporal or occipital headache
Diagnosis is the first step to proper treatment and pain relief. Our team of Whitby dentists will perform a thorough evaluation of your problem to determine the appropriate therapy best suited to alleviating your specific symptoms.
For more information or to schedule a consultation with one of our dentists, please contact our office at 905-436-2400.
