What symptoms do TMJ patients complain of?
TMJ patients complain of a sometimes confusing variety of symptoms because the pain in many head neck disorders is referred rather than regional. This means that the pain can be originating in the jaw joint, but the brain perceives the pain as originating elsewhere. Who should I see for an evaluation? When TMJ symptoms become an issue, a prosthodontist, Dr. Ron, should be consulted. You will complete a thorough medical and dental history including information about medications you are taking, lifestyle considerations, and stress levels you encounter every day. Dr. Ron will personally examine the head neck areas, including the TMJs and record the clinical findings. Some joint testing is usually necessary such as tomograms and magnetic resonance imaging. Most of the tests are done right in Dr. Rons office. Your teeth will be examined and impressions will be obtained so that models of your teeth can be examined to determine if your bite is contributing to your TMJ disorder. When discussin
