Greenville SC Dentist, Dr. Lindner, TMJ Specialist

The temporomandibular joint is the joint that links your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can cause a localized pain condition called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome or temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

Causes of TMJ conditions include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth clenching or grinding , poor posture, gum, tension, and arthritis chewing.

TMJ conditions often responds to natural home remedy, including ice bag to the joint, non-prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), avoiding chewing gum, massage or mild stretches of the jaw and neck, and tension reduction.

When house treatment does not work, medical treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome includes dental splints, Botox injections, my company physical treatment, prescription medications, and in severe cases, surgery.