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Are You Suffering TMJ - We Can Help

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs) refer to a complex set of conditions that can cause pain in the area of the jaw joint and associated muscles and/or problems using the jaw. Both or just one of the TM joints may be affected. <br>

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Are You Suffering TMJ - We Can Help

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  1. Are You Suffering TMJ? We Can Help! TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre CONEJO VALLEY & LOS ANGELES

  2. What What is TMJ/TMD? is TMJ/TMD? • Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs) refer to a complex set of conditions that can cause pain in the area of the jaw joint and associated muscles and/or problems using the jaw. Both or just one of the TM joints may be affected. • “TMJ” stands for Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint. There are two TMJs, one in the front of each ear, connecting the lower jaw bone (the mandible) to the skull. • The joints allow movement up and down, side to side, and forward and back-all the mobility necessary for biting, chewing and swallowing food, for speaking and making facial expressions.

  3. Who Who Suffers from Suffers from TMJ? TMJ? • The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that over 10 Million people in the United States suffer from TMJ problems at any given time. • Both men and women experience TMJ problems, however, 90% of those seeking treatment are women in their childbearing years. Recent research indicates that more women seek medical care for a TMJ problem than men, and women are more likely than men to report ongoing pain. • Physiological differences in pain signal processing may explain why more women suffer from TMJ conditions than men.

  4. What What cause TMJ? cause TMJ? • Not all causes are known for TMJ/TMD. The most common cause is bruxism or clenching of the teeth in our sleep. • There is new evidence showing a relationship with bruxism as a ‘protective mechanism’ against sleep apnea; other contributing factors are injuries in the jaw area, various forms of Arthritis, dental procedures, genetics, hormones, low-level infections, auto-immune diseases, and even stretching of the jaw that occurs with inserting a breathing tube before surgery. • To know symptoms, view https://tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com/tmj- disorders/

  5. Treatment Treatment • Once the TMJ Disorder is diagnosed, the doctors and staff of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley will prescribe a custom- designed program for each individual patient. • This may include day and/or night appliances, Acupuncture, Chiropractic referral, Naturopathic Doctor referral, Oriental Medicine procedures, Nutritional guidance or Orthodontics; or very simply, evaluating dental/orthodontic work, and running lasers or medications to correct acute pain. • The most important component in success is the diagnosis. This is why your initial appointment takes between 1-2 hours so that all parameters are evaluated and diagnosis is achieved.

  6. Contact Us • TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles • 555 Marin St. Suite #108 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805.496.5700 • 11980 San Vicente Blvd. #619 Brentwood, CA 90049 310.401.0813 • Office Hours: • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm • Closed Friday - Sunday

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