TMJ Disorder Treatment
Where Are My Temporomandibular Joints? And Why Are They So Important?
The two TMJs, or temporomandibular joints, are the delicate "hinges" where your jaw meets the side of your skull.
Each TMJ is located under each of your ears. They work together to move our jaws up and down, to the sides, and in and out.
Important oral functions that we perform throughout the day, like chewing, yawning, and talking all involve these complex jaw joints.
When these joints become stressed, the attached muscles and ligaments can also become strained and cause symptoms like severe headaches.
Here's What Your TMJs Look Like
I DO Have a Lot of Headaches Does It Mean I Have TMD?
A comprehensive dental consultation at Han & Ahn can help you find out whether you suffer from a temporomandibular disorder. Our McLean practice uses cutting-edge digital x-ray and 3-D scanning dental technology to precisely diagnose temporomandibular disorders. Contact us if you are experiencing these symptoms, which are commonly related to unhealthy temporomandibular joints:
- Popping or clicking in your jaw
- A sensation of locking in the jaw
- Headaches or migraines
- Difficulty chewing or eating
- Aching face, neck, or back muscles
- Dizziness
- Tingling fingers
- Pain or discomfort upon waking up
- Clenching or grinding your teeth
Are You Ready to Live without TMJ Pain? We Combine Specialties for a Unique Approach to Care
Dr. Han and Dr. Ahn have vast knowledge, training, and experience correcting TMD and its potentially debilitating symptoms. Our dentists can combine their respective specialties in periodontal prosthesis and orthodontics to design a customized TMJ treatment plan tailored to your needs. Very few dentists on the East coast combine their specialties in this way.
Their goal is to help you and patients of all ages live a comfortable, pain-free life through advanced dentistry and TMD treatments. Message our office today to get started on the road to TMJ pain relief.
5-Star Reviews for Han and Ahn, DMD
Matt Korn
2021
I've been seeing Dr. Daniel Han for dental care since 2013 -- he's an extremely talented and caring dentist. Was there at the office a few days ago for a cleaning and check-up, and they are carefully following Covid precautions, I felt comfortable that it was a safe experience.
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2020
I fully trust Dr. Han with my dental needs, which have not been insubstantial over the years. For those in search of a new dentist, you will not find a kinder, gentler or more competent dentist than Dr. Han. He’s the best.
View on GoogleWhat Treatments Can Help Me?
First, our dentists will perform an exam and discuss your concerns. Then they can determine if a simple mouthguard would help, or if you might need more extensive therapy.
What Can Cause TMJ Disorders?
Inherited Genetics
Arthritis in the jaw joints
Jaw injuries
Stress (causes clenching and grinding)
