Do you grind your teeth, experience frequent headaches, neck problems, sensitive and sore teeth, facial pain and / or any other related discomfort?

You may be one of the many undiagnosed TMJ Disorder sufferers. TMJ Treatment seeks to alleviate these painful symptoms and return the natural harmonious functioning of the mouth.

WHAT IS TMJ?
TMJ Dysfunction (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) affects the two joints located in front of the ears. Important in many ways, these joints are necessary in; opening and closing of the mouth; chewing; swallowing; breathing; talking; yawning and kissing. This condition can be very painful and cause chronic facial pain to sufferers. Many sufferers may exhibit TMJ pain throughout their lives; however be unaware of its cause.

What Causes TMJ?
In most cases, TMJ stems from a condition called malocclusion, which means you have an "incorrect bite". Malocclusion is where the upper and lower teeth do not close together in the correct way — they are misaligned. This can occur naturally, or as a result of an accident or trauma.

When the teeth are misaligned, they cannot correctly support your facial muscles during chewing and swallowing. Your muscles then change to accommodate your malocclusion, causing a range of debilitating symptoms.

Who Suffers from TMJ?
Millions of people are affected by this condition around the world. Men, women and children may all develop TMJ Dysfunction. However, treatment is available. Dr David Peterson has extensive experience within this complex field and aspires to help patients resolve and eliminate their TMJ conditions. He is committed to helping patients cope with this condition and helping them to regain their oral well-being

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