Symptoms of TMJ

Calgary, Alberta

Calgary TMJTMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, affects more than 15% of adults, causing persistent jaw, neck and head pain in many cases. Fortunately, Calgary, Alberta TMD dentist Dr. Gordon Chee has been successfully treating TMJ with advanced neuromuscular dentistry for years. Discussing your specific TMD symptoms with Dr. Chee is as simple as scheduling a consultation with the Aesthetic Dental Studio TMD team today.

Also know as TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome), TMD is a progressive medical condition that can produce a wide range of symptoms, such as:

  • Chronic, severe headaches or migraines
  • Jaw pain
  • Numbness and tingling in the face and jaw
  • Popping or clicking in the jaw
  • Pain and stiffness in the teeth, face, neck and shoulders
  • Recurring earaches and vertigo
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Teeth-grinding (leading to chipped or worn teeth)
  • Problems chewing food properly

What Causes TMD?

The joints on either side of the head (called TM joints) are in constant use for actions like chewing and speaking. When those joints are out of alignment in any way, it can affect how the muscles work, as well as a patient’s bite, both of which can lead to the symptoms of TMJ.


Resolving TMD with Neuromuscular Dentistry

Neuromuscular dentistry can relieve the discomfort of TMJ by discovering the best position for the jaw, manipulating the TM joints and correcting a misaligned bite.

Neuromuscular dentistry treatments and diagnostic techniques for TMD vary but can include:

  • A technology called Transcutaneous Electro Neural Stimulation (TENS), sends small pulses of electricity into muscles in the face and jaw, relaxing the muscles for repositioning of the jaw.
  • Electromyography (EMG) is used to measure the jaw-muscle activity to identify the points where the muscles are under duress.
  • Computer scanning and listening technology to follow and analyze jaw movements.
  • Orthodontic treatment
  • Custom mouth guards

At the Aesthetic Dental Studio, Dr. Chee practices advanced neuromuscular dentistry to help TMD patients every day, using his specialized training from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.

If you are experiencing the pain and other symptoms associated with TMD, please contact the Calgary, Alberta based office of TMD specialist Dr. Gordon Chee to get started down the path toward long-term pain relief.

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