TMD Therapy

Common TMD symptoms include:

• Jaw pain
• Clicking jaw joint
• Jaw stiffness
• Stuck jaw, open or closed
• Clenching or grinding teeth
• Pain in cheeks and temples

Causes of TMD

There are a number of issues that can cause TMD. The most common is subconscious clenching or grinding of the teeth. This usually occurs during sleep or when under high amounts of stress. Patients with this type of TMD may find that their symptoms vary depending on their level of stress.

Other causes of TMD can include:

• Jaw joint disc out of place
• Osteoarthritis damage to joint
• Swelling inside the joint
• Poor posture muscle strain
• Joint inflammation or strain