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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a term commonly used to describe a variety of conditions. It is not one disease or disorder. The temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint, but not all of the conditions actually involve the joint itself. Many of these conditions are actually MPD (Myofacial Pain Disfunction) and are actually a muscle problem. However, the TMJ itself can be damaged just like any other joint.
Symptoms of TMJ/MPD including headaches; facial pain; jaw pain; sore, chipped, broken, or worn teeth, clicking or popping in the jaw, and limited jaw movement. In many cases people report chronic pain in the jaw, teeth, face, head, neck, shoulders, or back, or any combination of these areas.
Snoring, grinding of teeth, frequent ear infections and restricted airway are other problems associated with TMJ / MPD.
Dr. Gordon Smith has been extensively trained in the treatment of both TMJ and MPD.(Click here for frequently asked questions)
