NW Calgary TMJ Disorders

If you suffer from frequent headaches, have trouble opening or closing your mouth when eating and speaking, have noticed that your jaw clicks or pops, and/or experience radiating pain in your jaw, you may be suffering from a TMJ disorder. Point McKay Dental is here to help! At Point McKay Dental Care, we understand that the constant pain and discomfort of a TMJ disorder can negatively affect your life. That is why we are pleased to provide effective treatment to help ease the symptoms associated with this condition and help you attain better overall health and wellness.

There are many causes of TMJ disorders. Clenching and grinding of the teeth are the most common cause of TMJ disorders, and are often the result of a misaligned bite. Damage to the jaw joint after injury and disease such as arthritis may damage the joint or tear the muscles and ligaments. The disk inside the joint which acts as a “cushion” may slip out of position for any number of reasons as well.

Symptoms of a TMJ Disorder

• Grinding or clenching your teeth
• Stiff muscles around your jaw
• Frequent headaches and/or pains in your neck
• A clicking or popping sound when you open your mouth
• It is hard or painful to open your mouth wide when you eat or yawn
• You have suffered an injury to your neck, head, or jaws
• You have arthritis in other joints
• You have noticed your teeth no longer touch when you bite