Though the title “TMJ Dentist” is not applicable to any dentist, (there is no official certification for this area of treatment), West Kelowna Dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer has become quite experienced with treating patients who suffer from TMJ related pain.
Temporomandibular disorder, also known as TMD or TMJ dysfunction, refers to a variety of conditions that affect TM joints, jaw muscles and facial nerves. TMD may occur when the jaw twists during opening, closing or side-motion movements. People with TMD may experience these symptoms:
TMD affects more than twice as many women (particularly those of childbearing age) as men and is the most common non-dental-related chronic facial pain.
There can be several causes for TMD but it is often caused by an unbalanced bite or jaw, or can be from an injury sustained to your mouth or from an accident. Your TMD can also be exaggerated if your teeth are worn down or your mouth is set up to improperly chew (i.e. – you chew more side-to-side than uniformly up and down). If you have TMD, your jaw, teeth, and muscles are not working in harmony.
Take the TMJ/TMD Questionnaire to learn more about your pain. Submit your answers then we will respond shortly with our recommendations.
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Can you feel the movement of the jaw joint against your skull? That’s your TMJ, the point where your lower jaw attaches to the skull.
Your TMJ is constantly enduring everyday stresses and because of this, numerous symptoms may develop. You may experience pains such as headaches, tingling in your fingers and the back of your hand and pain in your neck or shoulders.
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The information provided on this website is not intended to serve as medical advice. An appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for any patient can be made only by visiting your dentist, physician, or group of doctors. Dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer at Health & Beauty Dentistry in Kelowna, BC, shall have no liability or responsibility to any individual with respect to loss or damage directly or indirectly caused or alleged by the information contained in this website or obtained from other websites to which a visitor may connect and view. Kelowna dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer provides family, cosmetic, restorative, sedation and holistic dentistry, dental implants, periodontal gum care, TMJ treatment, snoring & sleep apnea treatment, Invisalign orthodontics, and more.
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ADDRESS: 2446 Main St, West Kelowna, BC
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