Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Treatment

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint disorder) disorder, is one of the most common jaw orders and the common symptoms include headaches, earaches, difficulty opening and closing your mouth, a clicking/popping in the joint and sore or painful jaw muscles. The causes of TMJ one of them being badly aligned teeth that can cause stress on the jaw muscles and joints and as a result people tend to grind or clench their teeth. A poor bite and frequent grinding and/or clenching can also cause injury and soreness to teeth, jawbone and the muscles and joints controlling the jaw. The TMJ functions are a connector between the skull and lower jaw, and allow the opening and closing mouth, chewing and speaking. Usually, TMJ related Arthralgia (pain) and its symptoms can be successfully cured utilizing one or more non-surgical techniques. At Dr. Madeline Hidalgo’s Spa, we provide special treatment in order to relieve the pain and soreness that result from this disorder.