Exploring the Treatment Options for TMJ Disorder
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The temporomandibular joint connects jawbone structures with the skull by acting as a hinge. People have TMJ joints on each side of their jaw, and many factors cause pain in these areas. The causes include genetics, arthritis, or even a traumatic injury. Some individuals even clench or grind their teeth. In most cases, this disorder requires lifestyle changes and nonsurgical TMJ treatments in Oak Park . But, severe symptoms of discomfort require invasive intervention. Signs and symptoms · Pain or tenderness · Aching around the ear · Chewing difficulty or biting pain · Facial pain · Locking of joints · Clicking or grating sounds Diagnosis If practitioners suspect a problem with patients, they use the following techniques: · Practitioners examine teeth and jaw joints with dental X-rays. · CT scans to get detailed images of bone structures. · They use MRIs for examining surrounding soft