The temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw bone (mandible) to the temporal bones in your skull, in front of each ear. A general term for any problem or issue with this joint is temporomandibular disorder, or TMD. The doctors of Alta Loma Dental Care help patients prevent and recover from negative effects of TMD.
Patients that grind or clench their teeth often end up with a sore jaw. Other patients experience injuries with facial trauma that cause jaw pain, or result in the patient feeling their jaw gets stuck or ‘locks’ in either an open or closed position. A custom night guard keeps the jaw in a neutral position during sleep, and this helps many patients find relief from TMD symptoms. For any pain, your dentist may recommend an over-the-counter painkiller or warm and cold compresses. To prevent further discomfort, you may be assigned stretches for your jaw. Whatever your symptoms, you don’t have to suffer with discomfort in your jaw. Contact us for help today.
To learn more about TMD and the services provided at the practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.
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