Posts Tagged ‘ TMJ surgery ’

3 Reasons You Might Need Corrective Jaw Surgery

The decision to undergo jaw surgery is a big one, but doing so can have even bigger benefits for your oral health and quality of life. Orthognathic surgery can correct structural abnormalities that cause chronic pain. Treatment can also improve your oral function so that you are able to breathe more clearly, eat more comfortably, […]

Surgery for TMJ: What to Expect

Do you experience limited mobility, discomfort, or stiffness in your jaw? If so, you are not alone. Researchers estimated that up to 40% of people suffer from TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge-like joint positioned where the jawbone and skull connect, which allows the jaw to slide up and down. The TMJ […]

All About TMJ Disorder

If you feel a clicking or popping in your jaw every time you open and close your mouth, it might be due to tightness in the temporomandibular (TMJ) muscle group. This hinge-like joint connects the jaw to the skull and controls jaw movement. What exactly is TMJ disorder? TMJ disorder (or TMD) is an umbrella […]

When Is TMJ surgery needed and what are other treatments?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for the proper functions of chewing, speaking, and anything that involves opening and closing the mouth. This complex system is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. The improper function of the temporomandibular joint may be due to bruxism, infection, physical injury, arthritis, or autoimmune diseases. When the […]

Can TMJ Surgery End My Symptoms?

Say “TMJ,” and most people think of a harmless popping or clicking in the jaw. For patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, however, you know the symptoms can be anything but harmless. Our jaw joints are composed of many working parts—bones, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles—and improper function in any of those parts can affect every […]