A click when you open your mouth wide, a little tension near your ears, a headache that keeps showing up right at your temples: these seemingly small things are easy to brush off or attribute to a bad night’s sleep or too much stress. But your jaw is one of the busiest joints in your body, and when something is off, it tends to make itself known in quiet, persistent ways. That’s usually how TMJ symptoms begin.
You might think it’s just stress. Or that you slept funny. But if you’re dealing with recurring jaw pain, headaches, or neck tension, your jaw joint might be the source of the problem. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint—the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint becomes strained or misaligned, it can lead to a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms that affect your daily life.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a chronic condition that diminishes your quality of life over time. We can relieve your pain and restore your jaw function with our state-of-the-art treatment options. Keep reading to learn more.