TMJ Treatment in Montebello

General Dentist Montebello

Temporomandibular joint disorders, often abbreviated as TMD, encompass a range of issues affecting the temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles, and the nerves responsible for chronic facial pain. When the intricate interplay between bones, joints, and muscles is disrupted, it can lead to the development of TMD. TMD can be categorized into three distinct types, which may manifest individually or concurrently:

  1. Myofascial Pain: This is the most prevalent form of TMD, characterized by discomfort or pain in the connective tissues enveloping the muscles, as well as the muscles governing the movement of the jaw, neck, and shoulder.
  2. Internal Derangements of Joints: This category encompasses conditions such as jaw dislocation, joint disk displacement, or condyle injuries.
  3. Degenerative Joint Disease: This includes conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis affecting the jaw joint.

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