Greenville SC Dentist, Dr. Lindner, TMJ Specialist

The temporomandibular joint is the joint that links your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or harmed, it can result in a localized pain condition called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome or temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

Causes of TMJ conditions include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth clenching or grinding , poor posture, gum, stress, and arthritis chewing.

TMJ disorders typically responds to home remedies, consisting of ice packs to the joint, non-prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), avoiding chewing gum, click here now massage or mild stretches of the jaw and neck, and stress decrease.

When home treatment does not work, medical treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome consists of dental splints, Botox injections, physical treatment, prescription medications, and in serious cases, surgical treatment.