TMJ Disorder FAQ

Many types of doctors treat TMJ disorder, from physicians to physical therapists. However, dentists are uniquely equipped to treat your TMJ disorder because of a deep knowledge of your teeth interacting with your jaw and the rest of your body. When you think of a TMJ dentist, don’t just think of teeth. Think of a doctor who has intimate knowledge of your neuromuscular system. Do you need to talk to a Westchester TMJ dentist? Call (914) 594-6854 or schedule an appointment online.

Yes, in most cases, TMJ disorder can be cured. TMJ is caused by a misalignment of your jaw joint. Through a TMJ orthotic, we can determine the proper positioning of your jaw. After that, we can perform some dental procedures to hold your jaw in that position all the time, reducing the likelihood of it slipping back into its old, painful habits.

The first place you’ll usually notice TMJ pain is in the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint), which sits just below your ears. You’ll only notice it on one side. Next, you may start to experience headaches, migraines, ear pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain.

TMJ disorder can cause many ear symptoms, from pain, hearing loss, ringing, clicking, popping, fullness, and vertigo or dizziness. It might seem odd that your jaw can cause so much disharmony in a different body part, but consider how close your jaw joint is to your ear. Inflammation, swelling, and pinched nerves can pull on your ear canal and cause permanent damage.

Of course! Dr. Wanda Mejia is an experienced TMJ dentist who has helped many Westchester residents get relief from their TMJ pain. Call (914) 594-6854 or make an appointment online.