A Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a very complex condition which major symptoms' are similar in nature to that of many common physical disorders and ailments. Thus, it is very important to have a full understanding and comprehension of the primary physiological elements that surround it in order to undergo treatment immediately and in the right manner.
Most people, who may already have a TMJ disorder, often mistake its symptoms to that of many common illnesses such as colds, allergies, headaches, and even migraines, and so delay getting treatment, or consulting a physician. This highly jeopardizes their overall health and well-being when treatment is further delayed or not given, and the risk for permanently sustaining an irreversible damage is most likely to happen.
The more severe the TMJ symptoms are, the need to seek proper and immediate medical attention becomes more apparent. If not treated promptly, it may lead to severe damage to the joints, tissues, and ligaments of the jaw, the nerves in and around the facial area, the ears, throat, neck, shoulder, and down even to the arms and fingers.
Although the above statements may sound frightening to those who presently suffer from the disease, they may find solace in knowing that modern advances in science and medicine offer significant help in lessening and relieving the symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention as soon as possible if ever you or someone you know has any of the following signs listed below:
Severe and chronic headaches and migraines. These are physical signs that there something damaging happening within the jaw joints, tissues, ligaments, or nerves. This is directly the result of a misalignment of the jaw joint, of which causes or affects the rubbing of bone, ligament, tissue, and nerves within.
When the individual loses the ability to open or close the jaw or mouth partially or entirely, and accompanied with sharp, intense pain. The symptom is termed as a lock jaw, and indicates that the joint has been damaged severely to the point of completely breaking down without hope of being treated or cured.
When the teeth have become worn down or unevenly broken with various degrees of measurements. This is the end result when the angle of the bite is crooked or not in the normal range, causing an improper contact between the upper and lower teeth. Continuous contact in this condition can have negative effects on the roots as well.
Some additional symptoms to look out for are any experience of dizziness or vertigo, loss of hearing, sharp pain in the ears, some form of swelling and tenderness of the face and jaw area, or tingling sensations on the neck which extends to the shoulder and down to the arms and fingertips.
Get yourself treated promptly if you suspect yourself to be suffering the symptoms of a TMJ disorder to avoid complicating the condition any further.
Most people, who may already have a TMJ disorder, often mistake its symptoms to that of many common illnesses such as colds, allergies, headaches, and even migraines, and so delay getting treatment, or consulting a physician. This highly jeopardizes their overall health and well-being when treatment is further delayed or not given, and the risk for permanently sustaining an irreversible damage is most likely to happen.
The more severe the TMJ symptoms are, the need to seek proper and immediate medical attention becomes more apparent. If not treated promptly, it may lead to severe damage to the joints, tissues, and ligaments of the jaw, the nerves in and around the facial area, the ears, throat, neck, shoulder, and down even to the arms and fingers.
Although the above statements may sound frightening to those who presently suffer from the disease, they may find solace in knowing that modern advances in science and medicine offer significant help in lessening and relieving the symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention as soon as possible if ever you or someone you know has any of the following signs listed below:
Severe and chronic headaches and migraines. These are physical signs that there something damaging happening within the jaw joints, tissues, ligaments, or nerves. This is directly the result of a misalignment of the jaw joint, of which causes or affects the rubbing of bone, ligament, tissue, and nerves within.
When the individual loses the ability to open or close the jaw or mouth partially or entirely, and accompanied with sharp, intense pain. The symptom is termed as a lock jaw, and indicates that the joint has been damaged severely to the point of completely breaking down without hope of being treated or cured.
When the teeth have become worn down or unevenly broken with various degrees of measurements. This is the end result when the angle of the bite is crooked or not in the normal range, causing an improper contact between the upper and lower teeth. Continuous contact in this condition can have negative effects on the roots as well.
Some additional symptoms to look out for are any experience of dizziness or vertigo, loss of hearing, sharp pain in the ears, some form of swelling and tenderness of the face and jaw area, or tingling sensations on the neck which extends to the shoulder and down to the arms and fingertips.
Get yourself treated promptly if you suspect yourself to be suffering the symptoms of a TMJ disorder to avoid complicating the condition any further.
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