Treatment for TMJ Disorders

Many people suffer from problems related to the jaw muscles or jaw joints.
TM disorders have many signs and symptoms such as :

Pain in or around the ear, sometimes spreading to the face.

Tenderness in the jaw muscles

Clicking or popping noise when one opens or closes the mouth .

Difficulty in opening one’s mouth .

Jaws that “ get stuck,” “ lock,” or “go out.”

Pain brought on by yawning, chewing or opening the mouth widely.

Certain types of headaches or neck-aches.

Treatments for TM disorders may vary, based on your individual diagnosis.
Dr. John Chao offers the lastest in technology to help in the treatment and diagnosis of TMJ

Part of the clinical examination includes checking the jaw area for tenderness, clicking, popping or difficulty in jaw movement