TMJ disorder is a painful condition that causes discomfort in the temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw. As many as ten million Americans are affected by TMJ disorder, for which there is treatment at Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN.
Ten million people is a staggering number. And yet, statistics indicate only a fraction of them get treatment. This is a serious error, because the effects of untreated TMJ disorder puts their future at risk.
Long-Term Effects
The immediate effects of TMJ disorder include day-to-day chronic pain. Without treatment it is likely to get worse. It won’t ever be life-threatening, but long-term effects include:
- Chronic jaw pain. TMJ often begins as occasional pain. If it’s ignored, chances are good it can become constant.
- Joint damage. Much the way a broken bone will not properly heal without a cast, the affected jaw joint can be further damaged.
- Persistent headaches. TMJ disorder can result in severe headaches, including migraines. The joint connecting the jaw to the skull may be out of alignment, and the muscles that control it are over-stressed as they compensate, leading to headaches.
- Hearing damage. When jaw muscles become inflamed from TMJ disorder it can affect the nearby ear canal. This can result in a ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and even hearing loss.
There is no reason to live with the pain of TMJ disorder, and ignoring it has serious long-term effects. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN we offer effective treatment. Please give us a call us and schedule an appointment today!
Contact Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions:
615-850-8445
Location (Tap To Open In Google Maps):
1177 Old Hickory Blvd, Suite 203
Brentwood, TN 370271605 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 215
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
