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Steve R Carlson DDS PC
231 NW 72nd Street
Gladstone, Missouri 64118
816 436-5900
To Read More About TMJ Disorders:
TMJ Disorder
How are TMJ disorders caused?
TMJ disorder symptoms
TMJ disorder treatment
It's enough to give you a headache |
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You or someone
you know have probably experienced TMJ (temporomandibular disorder)
symptoms, including:
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pain in the
face or head region |
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toothache
with no evidence of decay, infection or trauma |
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neck or
shoulder aches |
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soreness in
front of the ear |
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grinding of
your teeth |
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a burning
sensation in the mouth/ tongue |
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clicking,
popping noises as your jaw opens and closes |
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restricted range of jaw
movement or locking of your jaw |
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.
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