Knowing More About TMJ Disorders Treatment in India

TMJ disorders also called Temporo-mandibular disorders is a vast term and include a number of problems that are associated with pain in this area.

Let us first understand what exactly is TMJ. We all know that in the face upper jaw is fixed while the lower jaw is movable. The joint of the lower jaw with the base of the skull is called TM joint. It can be easily felt by placing a finger right in front of the middle part of the ear by moving the lower jaw.

Pain in this joint can be felt due to problems associated with the bones involved in the joint, problems in the cartilage disc present in between the bones, direct trauma to the joint/lower jaw and even problems in the teeth like clenching or a sudden bite on the very hard stuff.

A most common problem in Tmj is the pain in the joint associated with the wide opening of the mouth for too long during a dental procedure. Not all patients, however, suffer from this pain.

In most cases with proper rest and hot fomentation of the joint, the pain automatically subsides. Pain associated with the clenching of teeth needs a night guard. Since the list of involved disorders is large, a diagnosis of the proper cause is important to devise the right treatment plan. Most cases of untreated TMJ pain are mainly associated with lack of diagnosis. 

TMJ pain is a continuous, dull pain which patient feels as disturbing’ and irritating. SO if you feel if you have symptoms similar to TMJ pain, contact Dr. Garg’s Multispeciality Dental Centre in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi today.