Temporomandibular joint disorder (JAW JOINT PAIN AND DISEASES) because of missing teeth

                                                            Dr RAHUL BAGRECHA

                                                 MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon


Temporomandibular joint disorder(TMD) is a very common problem, generally presented as a pain, discomfort, some clicking sounds, inside or just in front of the ears

generally being misdiagnosed as ear pain and visit to ENT is reported by maximum if not all the patients . Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist who deals with these kind of problems. Being a Dental undergraduate, understanding of the Dental origin joint issues and ability to treat both joint and dental issues are there specialty.

TMDs of dental origin is most common. Most common dental problems which causes TMDs are misaligned, missing teeth. second most common reason is clenching or bruxism.

Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon will correct missing teeth with DENTAL IMPLANTS, treat misaligned teeth with bite adjustments or orthodontic treatment or aligners. which is root cause of the disease. simultaneously treating the joint issues with the help of painkillers, splints, physiotherapy and if required surgical interventions.

so don’t ignore your joint pain or clicking sounds visit nearest Oral And Maxillofacial surgeon.
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