TMJ Therapy Services » Specialties » TMJ Treatment Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder is a condition describing the pain experienced in the jaw, or in the form of headaches, caused by improper alignment between the jaw, connecting muscles, and skull. Pain and swelling in the jaw joint is the most common symptom, but sometimes the muscles’ uneven pull on the skull results in headaches. Walla Walla Dental Team can help treat this painful condition by helping you find a dentist in Walla Walla, WA who has undergone special training for TMJ pain. A variety of therapies and techniques can be used to correct these alignment problems. These include either a special mouthpiece or retainer that gradually corrects the way the jaw aligns, or in more extreme cases, a special orthodontic headgear can be used to achieve results. Few dentists are equipped to properly treat TMJ in Walla Walla, College Place, or Touchet, so contact Walla Walla Dental Team to be referred to one who can help treat you.
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