Do you have pain, limited mouth opening, and a clicking sound? These are symptoms of temporomandibular joint disfunction. More than 15 percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, headaches and neck pain.
Two joints and several jaw muscles make it possible to open and close the mouth. They work together to allow you to chew, speak, and swallow. Some temporomandibular problems result from arthritis, misalignment of the joints, and injury to the ligaments or muscles.
There are several ways that TMJ disorder may be treated. A good place to start is to visit your dentist who will check your bite to see how it fits together. Sometimes a night guard may be recommended. Often times this can help address the problem. However, if you are still having problems, then you may want to visit a chiropractor for further evaluation.
As a chiropractor, we evaluate for misalignment in the jaw when the jaw is in motion, especially opening and closing the jaw. We address this with light force adjustments using a instrument called the activator and we look at the soft tissue around the joint. Typically, we see inflammation and trigger points in the surrounding muscles and teach you techniques to help lesson that strain around the jaw.
We want you to be free of pain and enjoy the best quality of life.
Visit us today, Link Chiropractic Inc. in Fleetwood, PA. 610-944-5000
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