Dr. Michael Cortese – TMJ Disorder (TMD) Treatment
When it comes to total dental health, your teeth and your gums are not the only matters of concern. Yes, it’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and to floss everyday, but there are other dental problems that don’t involve tooth decay and gum disease. TMJ disorders are just such problems. The team here at Dr. Corteses dental office has helped numerous patients deal with their TMJ disorders. At our practice, we can accurately diagnose the TMJ disorder and then determine the best possible treatment to use in order to reduce the symptoms and correct the root cause.
What is a TMJ Disorder?
A TMJ disorder (or TMD) is a dental problem related to the temporomandibular joint. This joint is the one that joins the jawbone to the skull. It is quite a complex joint given all of the duties that the mouth must perform. Some of the most common symptoms of TMJ disorders include clicking of the jaw, popping of the jaw, lockjaw, jaw pain, headaches, ear aches, and even tooth pain. These symptoms are caused by the jaw being out of alignment or unable to function properly.
Some of the most common causes of TMJ disorders include persistent teeth grinding, excessive jaw clenching, arthritis, tooth misalignment, jaw dislocation, and worn and torn cartilage. It’s estimated that more than 10 million people in the United States have a TMJ disorder. That’s more than the entire population of Princeton, NJ.
How Can a TMJ Disorder Be Treated?
Once we have diagnosed a TMJ disorder and determined the exact cause of the problem, we will then be able to suggest the proper treatment for the TMJ disorder. Some of these treatments will involve non-invasive therapies while other may require more involved treatments. In order to determine which treatment is best for your TMJ disorder, you’ll need to visit Dr. Michael Cortese in person. We will listen to your concerns and then use the latest techniques available to diagnose your TMJ disorder and identify its cause.
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The dental care services performed at Dr. Michael Cortese are performed by a skilled team of dental care professionals committed to your health.
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It’s estimated that more than 10 million people in the United Stated have a TMJ disorder. For scale, that’s more people than the entire population of Princeton, NJ.
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We offer various payment plans and financing options. That means whether you come to us for TMJ disorder treatment or for some other dental care need…
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If you would like to learn more about TMJ disorders/TMD or would like to schedule a consultation at our practice here in Princeton, please contact Dr. Michael Cortese…
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Dr. Michael Cortese and the entire team are committed to helping patients with TMJ disorders and other dental health issues. We understand that even necessary dental treatment can be a financial burden to many patients especially in these times. For that reason, we offer a number of payment plans and financing options. These will make paying for dental work much more affordable and manageable.
If you or one of your loved ones is experiencing jaw pain, jaw discomfort, or other symptoms of TMJ disorders, it’s important that you come to Dr. Michael Cortese to get a full evaluation. We’ll determine what your exact dental problem is and devise a treatment option that makes sense for you. To schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Michael Cortese for TMJ disorder treatment today.
