Andover Dentist         Andover Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Charles F McQuade DMD
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

10 Main Street Suite L1 = Andover MA = 01810 = (978) 470-8855
 

Disorder symptoms of TMJ
 

= Jaw pain or soreness, more noticeable in the morning or afternoon
= Jaw pain while chewing, biting, or yawning
= Earache without an infection, sometimes spreading into the face
= Soreness in front of the ear
= A clicking or grinding noise while opening and closing your mouth
= Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
= A stiff jaw when eating, talking, or yawning
= Sensitive teeth without any signs of dental problems
= Aching on the side of the head and neck pain
= A burning sensation in the mouth/tongue
= Grinding of your teeth
= Restricted range of jaw movement or "locking" of the jaw in an open or closed position

A thorough dental examination is the first step toward finding a solution.  Depending on the diagnosis, treatments may include reshaping teeth, bite guards, and muscle relaxants.

Call us at (978) 470-8855 for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Andover Massachusetts and the surrounding
North Andover - Methuen - Lawrence - Tewksbury MA areas.