Our Santa Barbara dental office offers treatment for migraines and for temporomandibular joint syndrome, also known as TMJ dysfunction. TMJ syndrome symptoms include pain when chewing, jaw clicking, and jaw popping. TMJ syndrome can also lead to facial swelling, nerve inflammation, headaches and tooth grinding. TMJ disorder is very common and is usually treatable by your dentist or a TMJ specialist.
Signs and symptoms of TMJ syndrome may include:
- Pain or tenderness of your jaw
- Pain in the temporomandibular joints
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing
- Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
Painful TMJ dysfunction can occur if:
- The disk erodes or moves out of its proper alignment
- The joint’s cartilage is damaged
- The joint is damaged
Factors that may increase the risk of developing TMJ syndrome include:
- Various types of arthritis
- An injury to the jaw
- Chronic grinding or clenching of teeth
- Certain connective tissue diseases may affect the TMJ
If you have jaw pain, migraines, or feel that you may have a TMJ disorder, please call our office at 805-568-3733 to make an appointment to discuss possible causes and treatments for your problem.
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