Treatment for Headaches and TMJ in Southfield, MI

Treatment for Your TMJ Troubles and Headaches

Are you uncomfortable when you chew? Do you accidentally bite your cheek, tongue or lip when eating? Have you been suffering from more headaches lately? These are all potential signs of TMJ disorders. Thankfully, we offer treatments for TMJ in Southfield, MI here at Sylvan S. Stern, DDS PLC.

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This is the joint on either side of your head that is just in front of your ears and connects your jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. It allows your jaw to move comfortably and smoothly as you eat, speak or yawn.

Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

• Difficulty opening your mouth wide
• Earaches
• Grating or clicking sounds when you move your jaw
• Headaches
• Locked or stuck jaw
• Pain and tenderness in the jaw
  

Diagnosing Your TMJ Condition

Sylvan S. Stern, DDS PLC can use a simple diagnostic tool from Tekscan to determine the cause of your facial pain or bite problems. First, a muscle relaxation appliance is used to relax the facial muscles. Next, we follow the path of jaw movement to determine the correct tooth positions. The bite interference is precisely found with a state-of-the-art digital recording device which measures the strength and timing of tooth contacts while the jaw moves.

After just a few visits to Sylvan S. Stern, DDS PLC, our patients have reported feeling noticeably better. For more information, call (248) 418-4216 today. Emergency appointments are available.