Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the connection between the bottom jaw and the skull. Pain in this joint comes from inflammation. The exact cause of TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine but may come from trauma, such as a car accident, sports injury, or slip-and-fall. Some people who have jaw pain tend to clench or grind their teeth.
Treatments for TMJ pain can include medications, prescriptions, massage, myofascial release, and X-rays. During your appointment, our doctors will examine your jaw, test your bite, and check for muscle problems in your face. We may require digital imaging to identify the main cause of the pain and recommend the best treatment.
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Injury Care Centers are located throughout northeast Florida and offer after hours on-call assistance with doctors and other medical experts.
