How We Treat TMJ

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull and acts as a hinge to open and close your mouth. TMJ disorder, also known as TMJ occurs when a problem occurs with the joint. If you have TMJ, the professionals at West Knoxville Chiropractic can help.

What Are the Risk Factors?

While anyone can develop TMJ, certain factors can increase the risk.

  • Arthritis

  • Injury to the jaw

  • Chronic grinding or clenching of the teeth

  • Connective tissue disease

What Are the Symptoms Of TMJ?

There are several TMJ symptoms. Some people experience just one of the symptoms, while others experience several.

  • Jaw pain and tenderness

  • Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints

  • Pain and difficulty chewing

  • Facial pain

  • Pain in and around the ear

  • Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open and close your mouth

How Is TMJ Diagnosed?

TMJ can be diagnosed using a few different tests:

  • Physical exam: During the physical exam, your doctor will feel your jaw and listen for clicking when you open and close your mouth. They will also observe the range of motion with your jaw and put pressure on various areas to see where the pain is the worst.

  • CT Scan: This scan can give your doctor a detailed look at the bones in the joint.

  • MRI: This test can reveal any issues with the joint and the surrounding tissue.

How Can a Chiropractor Treat TMJ?

Your chiropractor can perform a spinal manipulation, which can reduce the tension and dysfunction in the spine. This can reduce the pressure on the nerves in the body, which can treat a number of ailments, including TMJ. To alleviate the pain and other symptoms long-term, you will need regular chiropractic care.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

If you have TMJ, our doctor at West Knoxville Chiropractic clinic can help. The chiropractor at our clinic can create a TMJ treatment plan that can reduce the pain and allow you to open and close your mouth with ease. After your first visit with us, you should start feeling some relief. To schedule an appointment, give us a call today at 865-287-5904.

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