Treatment of Jaw Joint Diseases

What are the causes of jaw joint problems?

• There are many causes of jaw joint problems. Chief among them are
• Teeth clenching and grinding,
• Bad habits such as lip biting, nail biting, thumb sucking,
• Factors such as accidents, impacts, falls, bumps that cause trauma to the jaw,
• It is the abnormal relationship between the upper and lower teeth.

What are the symptoms of jaw joint problems?

• Difficulty opening the mouth,
• Noise from the jaw while eating,
• Pain and fatigue in the facial area,
• Sudden onset of pain in the jaw joint, facial and neck muscles,
• Pain and tiredness when chewing or speaking,
• Shift of the jaw in one direction,
• Pain in the teeth and ears,
• Swelling in the face,
• Problems in the ears, especially hearing and ringing,
• Headache and dizziness,
• Pain and pressure around the eyes,
• Dizziness.

How is a jaw joint problem diagnosed?

A detailed examination by a dentist is required to diagnose a jaw joint problem. In addition to the examination, detailed imaging methods such as MRI are also used.

How is the jaw joint problem treated?

The main aim of the treatment of jaw joint problems is to regulate the pressure in the jaw joint. If the correct diagnosis is made, it can be controlled with the use of orthopaedic apparatus (splint), patient education and physiotherapy and medication when necessary.