Patients in Walnut Creek, CA seek a caring dentist to treat symptoms of TMJ disorder

More than 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder or TMD (temporomandibular disorder) according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Anywhere from 65 to 85 percent of Americans could experience one of many symptoms of the disorder throughout their lifetimes, according to The TMJ Association, Ltd. With statistics like these, it is critical to seek treatment if you notice warning signs such as jaw pain Patients in Walnut Creek, CA and beyond seek gentle care at Brentwood Family Dental when they experience symptoms of the disorder. Patients can count on caring dentist Dr. Jamil Alkhoury to listen to concerns, identify the causes of the symptoms, and provide the right diagnoses.

Understanding the TMJ

The TMJ is one of the most complex joints in the body. The body has hinging joints such as elbows and gliding joints such as hands. However, the jaw both hinges and glides. Its muscles, ligaments, and discs are constantly hard at work. The jaw muscle is the TMJ. A disc connects the lower jaw to the skull and pulls in different directions as well as stretches when overused. The result may be popping or clicking when opening and closing the mouth, a common symptom of TMD. Other signs of the disorder include discomfort when chewing, neck pain, earaches, toothaches, and swelling on one side of the face. If you have noticed any of these symptoms, it is important to seek treatment immediately.

Seeking treatment

At your appointment, Dr. Alkhoury may ask any of the following questions:

  • When did you first notice the symptoms?
  • Have you experienced a constant pain or do symptoms come and go?
  • Are there particular activities that trigger the pain?
  • Has your stress level increased recently?
  • Are you having difficulty opening and closing your mouth?

Dr. Alkhoury will review your medical history as well as examine your mouth. He will examine the jaw and observe its range of motion when you open and close your mouth. He may press on areas surrounding the jaw to determine any sites of pain. Dr. Alkhoury’s top priority is to determine the cause of the symptoms. Once he has prescribed a diagnosis, he will devise a treatment plan with you. If you are suffering from TMD, we have a treatment that can provide relief.

Have you experienced symptoms of TMD? If you have, we recommend scheduling an appointment with Dr. Alkhoury today by calling 925-344-5296.
Last Updated - April 2015

Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Dr Jamil Alkhoury believes dentists to be artists. Taking care of another person’s teeth is definitely an art in which Dr Jamil Alkhoury is an expert. Having graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, he has always focused on the well-being of his patients. Brentwood family dental headed by Dr Jamil Alkhoury offers a wide range of services. He always keeps in touch with the developments in the field, to serve his purpose to the best of his abilities.

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