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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#ffffff” lg_spacing=”padding_bottom:20″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][tm_heading tag=”h2″ custom_google_font=”” google_fonts=”font_family:Poppins%3A300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” text=”TMJ Treatment” max_width=”770px” font_size=”lg:46″][tm_heading tag=”h2″ custom_google_font=”” google_fonts=”font_family:Poppins%3A300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” text_color=”primary” text=”What is TMJ?” max_width=”770px” font_size=”lg:30″][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading style=”with-separator-2″ tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”TMJ or temporomandibular joint is a hinge joint that connects the jaw to the skull bone. It is the TMJ that allows opening and closing motions of your jaw, along with sideways movement. All the things you do with your mouth like biting, chewing, talking, yawning, laughing etc are all because of the TMJ.
\nWhenever there is a problem with the mechanism of the TMJ or the muscles associated with it, issues like headaches, facial pain and inability to open the mouth properly may arise.” font_size=”lg:18″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][tm_image border_color=”primary” image=”3150″ lg_spacing=”border_top:4;border_right:4;border_bottom:4;border_left:4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_image image_size=”custom” align=”center” image=”2967″ image_size_height=”128″ image_size_width=”160″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_image image_size=”custom” align=”center” image=”2838″ image_size_width=”150″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4″][tm_box_icon style=”4″ icon_type=”fontawesome5″ icon_fontawesome5=”fa fa-award” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”100″ heading=”Award Winning Clinic” text=”Susan Crean Dental & Facial Aesthetics is proud to have won and to have been nominated for various awards” box_shadow=”0 20px 30px #ccc” lg_spacing=”margin_bottom:0″][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4″][tm_box_icon style=”4″ icon_type=”fontawesome5″ icon_fontawesome5=”far fa-handshake” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”100″ heading=”Safe, Relaxing Atmosphere” text=”We are experts dealing with nervous patients, there is no need to fear the dentist anymore” box_shadow=”0 20px 30px #ccc” lg_spacing=”margin_bottom:0″][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4″][tm_box_icon style=”4″ icon_type=”fontawesome5″ icon_fontawesome5=”fal fa-smile-beam” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”100″ heading=”Aesthetic Experts” text=”We can help you achieve the smile that you always dreamed of, contact us today” box_shadow=”0 20px 30px #ccc” lg_spacing=”margin_bottom:0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”primary” lg_spacing=”padding_top:100;padding_bottom:100″][vc_column][vc_row_inner gutter=”xs:30;sm:50;md:80;lg:100″ xs_spacing=”padding_top:30;padding_bottom:30″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” text_color=”secondary” text=”What causes TMD?” font_size=”lg:36″ line_height=”46px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text_color=”secondary” text=”Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) could be due to a variety of reasons. These include:” font_size=”lg:18″][tm_list list_style=”check” marker_color=”secondary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#000000″ desc_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Problems%20in%20the%20mechanism%20of%20the%20TMJ%20(such%20as%20displacement%20of%20the%20joint%20disk%20forwards%20or%20backwards%20within%20the%20joint%20space%2C%20improper%20fitting%20or%20position%20of%20the%20jaw%20bone)%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22An%20improper%20bite%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Habits%20like%20teeth%20clenching%20or%20teeth%20grinding%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Existing%20bone%20disease%20like%20osteoarthritis%20or%20osteoporosis%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Stress%20that%20frequently%20causes%20individuals%20to%20tighten%20or%20clench%20their%20facial%20muscles%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%5D” heading_font_size=”lg:18″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_heading tag=”h2″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”secondary” text=”TMJ Symptoms?” font_size=”lg:36″ line_height=”46px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text_color=”secondary” text=”Signs of a Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) may include:” font_size=”lg:18″][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_list list_style=”check” marker_color=”secondary” title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#000000″ desc_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Pain%20in%20the%20temple%20%26%20ear%20region%20which%20may%20be%20referred%20to%20the%20lower%20jaws%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Soreness%20or%20tenderness%20of%20the%20jaw%20muscles%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Restricted%20jaw%20opening%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Clicking%20or%20popping%20sounds%20on%20jaw%20opening%20or%20closing%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Shoulder%20or%20neck%20pains%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Earaches%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22fontawesome5%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome5%22%3A%22far%20fa-arrow-right%22%7D%5D” heading_font_size=”lg:18″][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” lg_spacing=”padding_top:60;padding_bottom:60″ custom_background_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_row_inner gutter=”xs:30;sm:50;md:80;lg:100″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_image border_color=”primary” image=”2619″ lg_spacing=”border_top:0;border_right:0;border_bottom:0;border_left:0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][tm_heading tag=”h2″ custom_google_font=”” text_color=”secondary” text=”Am I suitable to get this treatment?” font_size=”lg:36″ line_height=”46px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”Yes, anybody can get the treatment for TMD. However, only a proper consultation with our oral surgeon will be able to tell if you are suitable. They will evaluate various factors like age, medical and dental history, contributing factors to the condition and anything else that might affect your treatment process.” font_size=”lg:18″][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”secondary” lg_spacing=”padding_top:80;padding_bottom:80″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” icon_type=”icomoon” icon_icomoon=”icomoon-chat-1″ icon_color=”primary” text=”What is the treatment process for TMJ?<\/mark>” font_size=”lg:36″ icon_font_size=”lg:54″][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text_color=”primary” text=”A thorough physical examination of your jaw and associated structures will be conducted on the first appointment. Our dentists will check the range of your jaw movements and if there is any pain, tenderness, or clicking and popping sounds in the TMJ. Multiple X-rays may be taken of your joint area which may include CT scans, ultrasound or MRI, whichever scan your doctor seems most fit for your condition.” font_size=”lg:18″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\t\t