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TMJ Disorder & Therapy

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What is TMJ Disorder

TMJ disorder is a condition that can be very tricky. Many people are affected with dysfunctional jaw joints without their knowledge. If your jaw muscles tend to feel tired all the time, or your jaw pops or clicks when you open and close your mouth, it is possible that you have TMJ disorder
TMJs are the joints located at the back of each side of the jaw. It is these joints, the Temporomandibular joints, that facilitate the various movements the jaw makes. As a result of misalignment, trauma, or another problem, these joints may become unduly stressed to a point where dysfunction occurs (TMD). In many cases, the solution to resolving TMJ is very simple. If the condition is untreated, however, teeth may become excessively worn and chronic pain may develop.
Medical diagram of a human skull showing the TMJ structure and jaw muscles.

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Causes of TMD

  • Bruxism (tooth grinding or clenching)
  • Degenerative disease
  • Improper movement of the jaw when speaking or chewing
  • Repetitively biting or chewing hard objects or foods

Sighs & Symptoms

  • The formation of new gaps in between teeth
  • Shift in bite
  • Soreness or stiffness in jaw muscles
  • Generalized facial pain
  • Difficulty chewing or pain when chewing
  • Chronic headaches
  • Fractures or chips in teeth
  • Overcrowding of teeth
  • Limited jaw mobility
  • Grating, popping, or clicking sounds when the jaw moves

Frequently Asked Questions About TMJ Disorder & Therapy

Jaw pain may be related to TMJ disorder if you also notice clicking, popping, headaches, facial tension, clenching, grinding, limited opening, or worn teeth. At Spath Dentistry in Newport Beach, CA, Dr. Spath evaluates your jaw joints, bite, muscles, and tooth wear to better understand the cause.

Yes. TMJ issues, clenching, muscle tension, and bite problems can contribute to headaches, facial soreness, neck discomfort, and tooth sensitivity. A proper evaluation can help determine whether your jaw function is part of the problem.

A nightguard or custom oral appliance may help some patients, but it is not the right answer for every TMJ concern. Spath Dentistry will evaluate your bite, jaw movement, symptoms, and tooth wear before recommending treatment.

The cost of TMJ therapy in Newport Beach, CA depends on the cause of your symptoms and the type of treatment recommended. Treatment may involve an appliance, bite therapy, restorative dentistry, or a more comprehensive plan.

Spath Dentistry provides TMJ disorder evaluation and therapy near Newport Beach from our office in Corona del Mar, CA. We help patients who are experiencing jaw pain, clicking, headaches, clenching, grinding, or bite-related discomfort.

The first step is a TMJ evaluation with Spath Dentistry. Dr. Spath will review your symptoms, jaw function, bite, tooth wear, and muscle tension before recommending a treatment plan based on the cause of your discomfort.

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