Pittsburgh Dentures         AIR Dentalplex         Pittsburgh Prosthodontist
Brian A Borodaty DMD
101 Bellevue Road Suite 101 = Pittsburgh PA = 15229 = (412) 931-7900
 


Symptoms of TMJ

= Jaw pain or soreness, more noticeable in the morning or afternoon
= Jaw pain while chewing, biting, or yawning
= Earache without an infection, sometimes spreading into the face
= Soreness in front of the ear
= A clicking or grinding noise while opening and closing your mouth
= Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
= A stiff jaw when eating, talking, or yawning
= Sensitive teeth without any signs of dental problems
= Aching on the side of the head and neck pain
= A burning sensation in the mouth/tongue
= Grinding of your teeth
= Restricted range of jaw movement or "locking" of the jaw in an open or closed position

A thorough dental examination is the first step toward finding a solution. Depending on the diagnosis, treatments may include reshaping teeth, bite guards, and muscle relaxants.

Call us at (412) 931-7900 for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and the surrounding
Fox Chapel - Cranberry - Sewickley - Wexford PA areas.