Daniel R. Melnick D.D.S

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

Laurel, Columbia, Fulton, Silver Spring - Maryland

Dr. Melnick is an experienced neuromuscular dentist. He's the only dentist in Laurel, Maryland and the surrounding area who has special interest in advanced and effective TMJ treatments. Some patients who have lived a lifetime of pain are relieved of symptoms in as little as 24 hours.

Misaligned bite

TMJ is a painful and debilitating neuromuscular disorder related to your bite. Some people with TMJ suffer for years from symptoms that they never realize are related to their teeth. After they fail to achieve any relief from doctor visits, many give up on finding a solution.

When your bite is out of alignment, the lower jaw is opening and closing in an incorrect position. This puts long-term strain on the muscles and ligaments of the jaw joint, the temporomandibular joint.

Long-term strain on the soft tissue in turn puts strain on the bones themselves. There are some large nerves in the jaw joint area which run down into the neck and shoulders, as well as across the face.

The stress of repeated off-center movement ends by creating recurrent pain in the head, face, neck and shoulder areas. The pain from TMJ headaches can be very quickly banished when the dental cause is addressed.

Some common symptoms of TMJ

• Jaw pain
• Locking jaws
• Popping jaws
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Severe headaches
• Tingling and numbness in the fingers and arms

TMJ headaches are commonly misdiagnosed as migraines, which have a different cause.

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If you are suffering from TMJ symptoms in Laurel, Maryland, contact us today for you initial consultation. View our Before and After Gallery and read Testimonials from our patients.