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All About TMJD
Treating TMJ: Non-Surgical and Surgical Options Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the muscles responsible for its movement. In addition to surgical treatments, there are several non-surgical treatments available for...
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Commonly misunderstood as a diagnosis for jaw pain, the abbreviation “TMJ” actually stands for Temporomandibular Joint, which is where the temple and the mandible meet to form your jaw joint. When it becomes dysfunctional, it is appropriately termed TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) or just TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction).
Overview of Our TMJ Assessment:
- Posture Analysis
- Assess upper and lower c-spine mobility
- Palpate head, neck, and jaw musculature
- Strength test lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw muscles
- Measure jaw motion and observe tracking
- Classify whether or not the joint is involved