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Do you suffer from headaches, clenching, sore jaw & muscles?
If so, you may suffer from TMJ / TMD….
TMJ / TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder…
is a term used to describe a group of symptoms including headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, sore, chipped, broken, or worn teeth, clicking or popping in the jaw, and limited jaw movement. Victoria, BC dentist Dr. David Babin and his dental team are trained in the identification of these symptoms and provide Vancouver Island residents with dental treatments that will alleviate the resulting conditions.
Most people suffering from TMJ / TMD most people suffering from TMJ / TMD report chronic pain in the jaw, teeth, face, head, neck, shoulders, or back, or any combination of these areas. Snoring, grinding of teeth, frequent ear infections and restricted airway are other problems associated with TMJ / TMD. This group of symptoms is also referred to as MPD (myofascial pain dysfunction) and craniomandibular dysfunction.
What Makes Neuromuscular Dentists Unique?
Not all dentists are trained in neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on the unique relationship between the teeth, joints, and muscles of the head and neck. By finding the optimal position for the jaw, neuromuscular dentists are able to restore harmony between the muscles of the jaw, face, head and neck and the teeth and temporomandibular joints (TMJ). This harmony may result in the successful treatment of many different levels of pain and / or symptoms.
Source in part from leadingdentists.com