What to Do If You Suspect You Have TMJ Disorder, By Southwest Dental Group

1. What to Do If You Suspect You Have TMJ Disorder
Presented by Southwest Dental Group

2. ● TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder
is a painful condition affecting the joints that
connect the lower jaw to the skull.
● While some people with TMJ disorder
experience only mild discomfort, others
report serious pain in the face, neck, and
shoulders.
● There are home remedies for TMJ disorder
that provide relief in mild cases, but in more
severe cases, surgery is required.

3. In order to prevent damage to your jaw, be sure
to take the following steps if you suspect you
have TMJ disorder.
• Know the causes. TMJ problems can be
triggered by clenching or grinding the teeth, or
by trauma such as impact to the face.

4. • Try home treatments. In mild cases, taking
pain-relieving medication, applying a warm
compress, and eating only soft foods may help
ease the pain of TMJ disorder.
• Tell your dentist. Depending on the results of
an X-ray and examination, your dentist may
choose to treat you in the office or recommend
other home treatments for TMJ disorder.

5. About Southwest Dental Group
Located in the Valley of the Sun, Southwest
Dental Group offers general dentistry, cosmetic
dentistry, restorative treatments, and treatment
for TMJ disorder.