TMJ Treatments We Do

These could be due to anatomic features, growth and development, trauma or arthritis of the TMJ. TMJ clicking is common during growth spurt (teenager) and it often stops once the growth is done. There is a cartilage(disc) within the TMJ (joint) which cushions the bones but it often slips out of place which results in TMJ clicking. Most people who have TMJ clicking do not have jaw pain or locking as the ligaments that attach the cartilage starts cushioning the bones. Some patients who have TMJ clicking do suffer from jaw pain, ear pain or stuffiness in the jaw or ear and then do require treatment. TMJ locking on the other hand almost always requires treatment. TMJ locking can occur due to different causes. Commonly, the joint cartilage may be slipping and preventing the joint from moving. Other causes include joint arthritis, joint abnormality (cyst or tumor), bony issues and infection. Diagnosis involves precise history, xrays and other tests.