Do I have TMJ?
When pain is controlling your life,
well… that ain’t no life at all.
TMJ pain… you want it to stop – now
You’re not entirely sure what’s at the cause and you aren’t entirely sure when it started. What you do know is you are in pain – all the time.
You can’t function, concentrate or focus…
You are alienating your family and friends…
You really just don’t care about anything. . .
. . . except the pain.
TMJ Symptoms
Pain is your brain’s way of telling you that something is wrong. It is like a ‘check engine’ light that pops up in your car; it’s telling you to stop and take notice. Pain is an early warning sign that requires your attention before something more serious occurs.
When your jaw joint (TMJ) is out-of-sync or working improperly, it causes an unbalanced bite. This uneven bite results in the muscles of your head, neck and jaws working extra-hard, basically over-compensating for the bad bite.
The over-worked muscles from an unbalanced bite can result in pain that will materialize in the form of migraines, headaches, ear-aches, neck pain, muscles tenderness, facial discomfort, a sore jaw and a multitude of other symptoms.
TMJ treatment – no more suffering
Pain is a complex problem and it can affect every aspect of your life. Physical, emotional, mental, social, economical, personal . . . it’s contributing to a reduced quality of life. Your life.
You might feel like you are suffering alone as family and friends don’t understand and might even doubt the severity of your pain. But you should never doubt – – your symptoms are real! Please do NOT doubt what YOU feel.
For some time now, (maybe even for years) you have suffered from severe, debilitating discomfort. It might be in your jaw and mouth. Maybe in your face, eyes, ears, neck, shoulders and/or back. You have had a permanent headache for as long as you can remember and you can never find lasting relief. Pain sucks. And going through it on a daily basis is the foundation for a poor quality, less-than-mediocre life.
Remember when you lived every day carefree and lighthearted? Your days used to be filled with laughter and joy, not anxiety and irritation. Pain should be a four-letter word that you never have to utter again.
Don’t let a TMJ disorder ruin your life. Do something about it!
1. Test yourself. Right here, right now.
You may be unaware of the destruction that is happening with your jaw joints, your teeth, and your spine. If you knew that your current TMJ symptoms will lead to future bigger issues, doesn’t it make sense to take action NOW? Temporo Mandibular Joint Disorder (or TMJD) is a serious… Read more
2. TMJ Consultation & Diagnosis
After meeting with Dr. Steven Hill and his team for a ONE HOUR TMJ CONSULTATION, we will discuss the cause of your TMJ problem(s) and possible solutions. There are many treatment options that can be tailored just for you. Our team can explain the costs of this service, which can be done within our office. Read more
3. Taking away your pain
We strive to balance your bite again, so that all your pain symptoms should decrease and often disappear. There is no surgery involved in helping you with your pain and problems. We are balancing muscle activity, joint position, tooth contact and posture using a very special piece of plastic called an Orthotic. Read more
Why Dr. Steven C. Hill?
What is it you want? Relief from migraines or headaches, eating and talking without mouth clicking, or jaw popping, less ear, face, jaw, or neck pain? Hopefully a happier, healthier life?
Dentist Dr. Steven Hill provides Neuromuscular (TMJ) Dentistry to patients in Vancouver, Fort Langley, Fraser Valley, Surrey, White Rock and Abbotsford and has provided dental services for more than 25 years. Come in for a TMJ symptoms diagnosis, and let us show you how we provide effective non-surgical solutions to get help get rid of your TMJ pain.
Getting started is easy. Read through the helpful resources on this website and schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. Then get ready to smile again!
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