Jaw/TMJ Dysfunction (TMD)
Do you have any of the following symptoms: popping/clicking in your jaw, pain in your jaw, difficulty opening/closing your mouth, teeth not fitting together comfortably, clenching or grinding your teeth, headaches, ear pain, neck pain or any of the symptoms listed in the picture below?
If so, you may be dealing with a case of TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction) caused by misalignments of your jaw and/or neck, muscular conditions or dental issues.
Welcome to our web page dedicated to educating you about how chiropractic care, with Dr. Dave Harvey, can help treat TMD and other jaw conditions.
TMD, or Temporo-Mandibular joint Disorder, is a painful and often debilitating condition that affects the jaw joints, surrounding muscles and spinal joints in the neck. While it is typically treated by dentists, studies show that a treatment approach that includes chiropractic care can provide significant relief.
Dr. Dave Harvey's chiropractic care focuses on restoring the proper alignment and function of the spine and other joints in the body. When it comes to TMD and other jaw conditions, Dr. Harvey can help by addressing the misalignments in the jaw joints and cervical spine, which can contribute to the development of TMD symptoms.
In addition to jaw and spinal adjustments, Dr. Harvey may also use soft tissue techniques to release tension in the muscles around the jaw joint. This can help to reduce pain, inflammation, popping, and improve mobility. He can also provide you with stretches and exercises you can do at home to bring relief.
TMD can be a complex problem and working with dentists, doctors, massage therapists and other healthcare professionals is sometimes an important part of Dr. Harvey's approach to treating TMD and other jaw conditions. By collaborating with these experts, when necessary, he can provide a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses all aspects of your TMD case.
Dentists, for example, can provide custom mouth guards or orthotics to help support the jaw joint and reduce stress on the muscles and teeth caused by clenching or grinding at night. Doctors can provide medications or injections to reduce pain and inflammation. Together, Dr. Dave Harvey and your team can create a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Sometimes chiropractic and muscle care is all that is needed to treat a TMD case. But, when necessary, we believe that by working together, Dr. Dave Harvey and your team can provide the care needed to give you the best possible results.
We invite you to explore our web page to learn more about how Dr. Dave Harvey's chiropractic care can help and, when you are ready, give us a call to schedule a consultation with him to discuss your specific condition.
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