Estimates by the National Institute of Health report that up to 40 million people in the US currently have some form of TMJ problem with which they are suffering.

TMJ symptoms can range from chronic headaches, to physical fatigue, depression, teeth grinding, nighttime bruxism, facial muscle soreness, severe jaw pain, popping and dislocations around the ear area, or tooth pain.

Brian Smith Orthodontics is highly trained to help diagnose and treat many forms of TMJ to help avoid chronic problems which can lead to degenerative joint disease later.

The sooner that TMJ symptoms can be evaluated, radiographically documented, clinically evaluated, and possibly treated, to sooner the body can get back to healing and functioning normally. Successful treatment has also a ripple effect which more often than not, leads to happier healthier lives, better personal relationships, and a better more successful work environment.

But not everyone is a candidate for TMJ treatment.  Early recognition with early diagnosis are both key factors to establishing long term TMJ success. These symptoms can also be described by your dentist or medical doctor as Termporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (also known as TMD) which are a physical description of facial muscles, bones, and joints not working in balance and harmony resulting in unhealthy problems. Women are likely to have TMJ or TMD almost twice as much as men. We may be able to help.

In cases where multiple missing or broken teeth, a history of back or neck trauma, or loss of vertical support of the face and bones, other specialists may also be required for successful treatment though our referral base of leading local specialists or state sponsored dental school programs.