Does your jaw make a clicking or popping sound while you chew? Do you wake up in the morning with tenderness or severe pain in your jaw? Do you frequently suffer from headaches, a ringing in your ears, pain throughout your shoulders and neck, or perhaps dizziness?
If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, or TMD. As its name suggests, TMD is a degenerative disorder that affects the temporomandibular joint, the hinge connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the upper jaw and skull. Although TMD is a progressive, often painful, disorder, Dr. Ivan F. Stein, an expert TMJ dentist in West Orange, can help.
At Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey, Dr. Stein and his staff specialize in TMJ disorder. They will diagnose your jaw pain and other TMJ symptoms with the use of computer guidance software exclusively developed for the diagnosis of TMD and then propose an effective TMJ treatment plan to help alleviate your discomfort.
Learn more about Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ, and the treatments available at our New Jersey center to eliminate pain, discomfort and headaches.
If you suffer from TMD (often referred to as TMJ), you are not alone. The Academy of General Dentistry estimates that over 10 million Americans suffer from the disorder.
TMD is caused by stress on the TMJ, often resulting from a misaligned bite or a muscle imbalance. Frequent stress on the temporomandibular joint causes the ligaments in the area to stretch out and the jaw muscles to lengthen or shorten in response to the problem. In turn, this leads to tenderness or pain throughout the jaw, face, head, neck and shoulders. If left untreated, TMD often causes headaches and / or severe migraines.
The factors that put added stress on the TMJ in the first place vary, and may include teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clenching (possibly as a result of chronic stress), uneven teeth and others.
TMJ symptoms range from jaw pain and a clicking sound while you chew to migraines and dizziness. If you are exhibiting TMJ symptoms, contact Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey today for a free consultation by calling (855) TMJ-DOCS or (855) 865-3627.
The TMJ experts specialize in neuromuscular conditions, so they can properly diagnose your condition and formulate an effective TMJ treatment plan. Dedicated to providing personalized patient care, the team at Headache and TMJ Center of New Jersey uses the latest, most advanced digital diagnostic equipment and evaluation methods to pinpoint your condition. In addition, as pioneers in their field, Dr. Stein and his team have been creating innovative treatment solutions for more than 25 years, so they can eliminate your painful symptoms and restore proper jaw function for overall wellness.
Dr. Ivan F. Stein graduated from Georgetown University Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. The TMJ specialist has dedicated 20 years to the research and treatment of functional disorders of the mouth and jaw, including TMD, excessive snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
An independent committee of over 6,000 dentists based in New Jersey has selected Dr. Stein as a Top Dentist. He was one of the first doctors in the United States to repair soft tissues with the Denta 2 carbon dioxide laser, which helps him perform bloodless, pain-free treatments that allow for quick recovery. Dr. Stein has engineered some of the most innovative oral appliances utilized in the treatment of TMJ, obstructive sleep apnea and excessive snoring. He is a leading authority in his field and has been featured across various media outlets, including medical publications and television networks such as CNBC and ABC.
Dr. Stein is committed to providing patients with attentive, individualized patient care and is dedicated to staying at the forefront of neuromuscular dentistry.