How to Get TMJ Disorders in India?

Temporo-mandibular disorders also called as TMJ disorders, in short, encompasses a huge list of diseases that can affect the TM joint.

TM joint is a joint of the lower jaw with that of the bones of the skull. It can be felt just in front of the ears.

TMJ disorders are usually stress-related though might be caused by injury also. The patient usually feels a continuous type of dull ache in front of the ears which might even radiate to ears, head, neck, back and even lower jaw. The pain usually increases on chewing. Pain is usually continuous so attracts a lot of attention of the patient and even leads to sleep disturbances.

The treatment is aimed at first establishing a proper diagnosis. The treatment aims to provide rest to the joint. This is achieved by restricting the mouth opening, chewing soft food and hot fomentation of the joint.

Changing one’s lifestyle is particularly helpful. Finding ways to curb or reduce stress particularly brings fast and prolonged relief. For patients with bruxism, night guards are fabricated to reduce the pressure on the joints.

Today’s life is full of stress and stress leads to lifestyle disorders like TMJ disorders. This problem is getting very common and can be seen even in teenagers. Early and correct diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

We at Dr. Garg’s Multispeciality Dental Centre have successfully treated several cases of TMJ disorders.