Temporomandibular joint (TMD) disorder is a common condition affecting up to 15% of the adult population.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a common condition, affecting up to 15% of the adult population. While some cases resolve on their own, persistent pain often calls for expert evaluation and TMJ treatment in London.
If you’re experiencing jaw pain, tenderness in the ears, head, neck, or back, or difficulty chewing, you may be dealing with a TMJ disorder. Dental misalignment, stress, and habits such as teeth clenching can all contribute. Many people searching for a TMJ specialist near me are looking for exactly this: an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan built around the underlying cause, not just the symptoms.
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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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