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TMJ: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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Posted on July 15, 2020 by Dr. Gerald Marlin
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, is a problem involving tight, tender knots in the muscles of the jaw. These knots are called trigger points, and they can create pain over the eye mimicking a headache, double vision, a stuffy sensation in the ears, and a host of other uncomfortable symptoms.
Several different things can cause TMJ or TMD; however, the root issue is often a misaligned bite. Therefore, a comprehensive TMJ treatment plan begins with restoring ideal jaw alignment. Therapies such as massage and trigger point injections can also be used to provide additional, lasting relief.
Dr. Gerald Marlin has worked with thousands of TMJ patients over the years. He can relieve your pain and improve your quality of life with effective, individualized treatments.
Call 202-244-2101 to schedule a TMJ evaluation today. Our practice offers virtual and in-office consultations for your convenience. Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington D.C. serves Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Arlington, and the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia.
Through this commitment, Dr. Marlin provides his patients with long-lasting (35 years vs. the national average of 7-10 years) aesthetic restorations so that they have virtually no future problems.
As such, he is a leading specialist in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry , and restorative dentistry in the Bethesda–Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC Metro Area. He has inserted and restored over 3,600 dental implants.
