Robert H. Waldman, DDS

TMD=JAW PAIN & HEADACHES

If you suffer from TENDER JAW MUSCLES that limit your ability to open your mouth, have unexplained pain to the face, head or neck, you are one of many Americans afflicted with a condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMD.  Most people will experience an episode of unexplained facial pain once in their lives.  However, some people experience TMD on a much more regular basis and for longer periods of time.  While no one prime factor is to blame, usually combinations of etiological events are taking place at one time.  These factors can include general upper body stress (both emotional and physical) along with jaw anatomy, worn teeth and irregular biting alignment. This can all add up to an overload to our finely balanced muscular system.  You dentist can help. You may be a candidate for treatments as simple as; adjusting/balancing your bite by polishing aberrant tooth contacts call enameloplasty or a custom fitted night guard, bite appliance.   Other people may benefit from replacing old worn fillings and crowns or by wearing braces. 

As always, don’t forget to “SWISH, FLOSS, BRUSH AND SWISH AGAIN” and of course visit your dentist regularly.    

Please visit my website, roberthwaldmandds.com, and you will find many helpful videos which will explain many dental treatments.

:)DR. ROB