TMJ Treatment
“TMJ” is a name given to a very broad range of problems in and around the temperomandibular jaw joints located just in front of your ears. The most common symptoms include: intense pain, headaches, migraines, clicking in the joints, ringing in the ears, tiredness in chewing muscles, sensitive teeth.  It is often overlooked or mistaken for some other disease. Many people think they have an earache or infection only to be told by their doctor that their ears are fine.

A thorough evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of the pain but over 90% of the time it is related to either an unbalanced bite, habits such as teeth grinding and clenching, or both. Injuries to the jaw area, sometimes years earlier, are also a common cause.

The treatment for TMJ in the majority of cases is predictable and effective. It is something Dr Hardy enjoys treating as he devotes several days each year continuing his education on the latest treatment techniques. If you suspect that you may have TMJ, give Dr. Hardy a call to schedule a consultation to learn more about the types of TMJ treatment plans available.