Temporomandibular joint (TMD) disorder is a common condition affecting up to 15% of the adult population.
While some cases resolve naturally, persistent pain may require expert evaluation and TMD treatment in London.
If you’re experiencing jaw pain, tenderness in the ears, head, neck, or back, or difficulty chewing, you may be suffering from TMD disorder near me. Dental misalignment, stress, and habits like teeth clenching can contribute to this condition. Seeking care from a TMD specialist in London ensures accurate diagnosis and effective treatment to restore comfort and jaw function.
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From diagnosis to long-term follow-up, Dr. Desai ensures every patient receives attentive, evidence-based care that promotes lasting improvements in sleep quality and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01What is TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows us to open and close the mouth to chew, bite, speak, breathe, yawn, or make other similar movements. It performs three types of movement: up and down, forward, backward and side to side. Dental malocclusion (misalignment of teeth when the jaw closes), stress and bad habits such as clenching the teeth or can alter the function of the temporomandibular disorder. This syndrome can cause pain in the jaw, ears, head, neck, back, plus trouble chewing.
02How to treat TMD?
TMD treatment is aimed at addressing the causes that have caused the disorder and improve symptoms and may include physical therapy, exercise, medication, relaxation techniques, mouth guards and surgery, although this is rare.
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The most commonly prescribed treatment for Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) which includes snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and sleep apnoea (OSA) is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), but with the high non compliance and intolerance of this treatment, oral appliances in the form of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) are a very plausible and highly effective alternative.
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