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Gainesville, GA 30501
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the lower jaw (mandible) joins
the temporal bone of the skull in front of the ear on each side of the head.
A small disc of cartilage separates the bones so the mandible slides easily.
The TMJ moves every time one chews, talks, and swallows and is one of the
most frequently used of all joints of the body.
When a patient experiences pain over the joint in front of the ear, possibly
radiating elsewhere, it is often caused by TMJ Syndrome (or TMJ Disorder).
Although there are many options for TMJ treatment, our practice’s approach
for treatment to this disorder is upon your diagnosis.
Typically, by the time TMJ surgery is discussed, patients have been referred
to our office by his/her dentist or primary care physician after other therapy
options (heat, soft diet, medications, therapeutic appliances) have been
exhausted. Please visit the other areas of our TMJ surgery site for comprehensive
information on understanding, diagnosing, and treating TMJ.
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