Saginaw Dentist         Paul Guy Sternhagen DDS FAGD         Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Paul G Sternhagen

4963 Mackinaw Road = Saginaw MI = 48603 = (989) 793-6480
 

Disorder symptoms of TMJ
 

= Jaw pain or soreness, more noticeable in the morning or afternoon
= Jaw pain while chewing, biting, or yawning
= Earache without an infection, sometimes spreading into the face
= Soreness in front of the ear
= A clicking or grinding noise while opening and closing your mouth
= Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
= A stiff jaw when eating, talking, or yawning
= Sensitive teeth without any signs of dental problems
= Aching on the side of the head and neck pain
= A burning sensation in the mouth/tongue
= Grinding of your teeth
= Restricted range of jaw movement or "locking" of the jaw in an open or closed position

A thorough dental examination is the first step toward finding a solution.  Depending on the diagnosis, treatments may include reshaping teeth, bite guards, and muscle relaxants.

Call us at (989) 793-6480 for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 

 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Saginaw Michigan and the surrounding
Mount Pleasant - Midland - Bay City - Flint MI areas.