TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Therapy

If the muscles of the head and neck are not in a rested and relaxed position, it can be caused by a misaligned bite, an over closed lower jaw, excessive or natural wear of the teeth due to clenching or grinding, missing teeth, and more. This can generate various levels of pain, soreness, stiffness and discomfort in those areas.

TMJ is an umbrella term used to describe the acute or chronic inflammation of the Temporomandibular Joint, which connects the mandible (lower jaw) to the skull. People that suffer from TMJ, or more accurately TMD (Temporo Mandibular Dysfunction) syndrome are not alone. This chronic dysfunction affects 40 million people in many different ways and occasions. It is a chronic degenerative disease that can take years to develop. Dr. Galliano has been able to help many patients that were previously unable to find relief. He has trained at the prestigious Pankey Institue, which specializes in high-level innovative approaches for occlusion, functional aesthetic dentistry and complex diagnosis and treatment planning.

Common symptoms associated with TMJ/TMD disorders may include

• Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
• Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
• Dull, aching pain in the face
• Earache
• Headache
• Hearing loss
• Migraine
• Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
• Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
• Tinnitus
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Dizziness