If your question is, " What is TMJ ? ", then your answer is complex and you should take some time to read as much as you can about TMJ. There are a great many signs and symptoms of TMJ but the most common concern is related to both TMJ Pain and TMJ headache. Unfortunately, these problems often mimic migraine and are often mis-diagnosed. TMJ Migraines are not a real migraines but rather result from the inflammation of the muscles supporting the jaw joint.

          Giving a specific answer to " What is TMJ ? " is difficult because there are so many different problems related to TMJ Syndrome. Common problems are jaw popping and jaw clicking which are the result of the TMJ disc getting loose and coming out of an back into place. Some patients don't have very much pain. A man can have the same exact problem as a woman but never have any of the pain. It's probably because men have tougher and tighter ligaments and tissues due to large amounts of natural steroid hormones compared to women.

          One of the reasons that answering " What is TMJ ? " is hard is because TMJ Disorder gets worse when other systemic diseases are acting up. This makes it confusing. Thyroid disorders, collagen vascular diseases, nasal allergies, viral infections and a lot more, can make a TMJ problem worse. TMJ treatment is these cases requires the combined treatment of several health care professionals.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. They know that many TMJ patients are kind of lost in space and need someone to assist in them in planning their TMJ treatment. If you want to speak with a TMJ Dentist to help answer " What is TMJ ? " then you are welcome to schedule a TMJ Consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, our TMJ Doctor. Call 404-874-7428 to schedule your appointment. It may be one of the most important things you will ever do!