Rabu, 05 Maret 2014

The Various Symptoms Of Temporomendibular Joint Disorder And How To Treat It

By Jamal D White


Temporomendibular joint is the hinge joint, which connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone. This joint is flexible because it enables the jaw to have the ability to move easily both sideways or up and down, and this simple to munch, yawn and talk. Temporomendibular joint disorder is generally because of issues with the joint and the surrounding face muscles that control the movement of the jaw as one eats or talks. You should be aware of signs and symptoms and how to treat this condition to be able to adequately deal with the condition.

One of the common symptoms of tmj is pain and tenderness around the face. You are also likely to experience pain in the neck and shoulders, in or around your ear and jaw joint area especially when you chew, open your mouth or even speak. In other words, it becomes virtually impossible to move your mouth without feeling any pain. Even the simple task of opening your mouth becomes a great challenge.

As you open or close your mouth, you are likely to hear some grating, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint. In addition, your jaws can easily lock or get stuck either when you mouth is in open or closed position. Chewing also becomes unbearable owing to the pain as you open or close your mouth.

Another common characteristic of bruxism may be the swelling of the face. You might have the entire face inflamed or even the side, which has the joint problem. You may even notice a tired feeling in your face as if something just ran you over.

You will find a number of other tmj symptoms although there are the most typical ones. Immediately you find out that you have temporomendibular joint disorder, you should look for the right treatment. Among the simplest methods for treating this condition is to consume soft meals that do not require an excessive amount of eating which will not put lots of stress on the joint. If possible, ensure that you simply eat small pieces of food to make it easier on you when chewing.

Ice packs could also prove to be useful. You may even consider using some form of moist heat by placing it on the temple or the side of the face, because this reduces any tension on any tight muscles that might be leading to spasms. When you are done using the moist warmth, you can do some simple exercises like opening your mouth using your hands. There are also other useful exercises that your dentist can recommend you to do in order to get better.

Using splints is another common method of dealing with tmj. Splits work because they avoid the upper and lower teeth from coming together, and thus you cannot clench or grind your teeth. These products are helpful because they make sure that you do not put undue strain on the jaws thus making hard for you to recover.

When you are away of temporomendibular joint disorder symptoms, you are able to take the necessary treatment. It also becomes easier to manage the condition before it gets out of hand. The treatments for the disorder are also different depending on how severe the condition is.




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