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TMJ Pain

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If you are experiencing jaw pain or discomfort, the office of Dr. Jonathan Ford has experience treating issues that affect the alignment of your jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Dr. Jonathan Ford will examine your TMJ for irregularities during your comprehensive or periodic exam in order to detect signs of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). What Does The Temporomandibular Joint Do?  The purpose of your TMJ …

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Symptoms Of TMJ Jaw Pain

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TMJ disorders, also known as temporomandibular joint disorders, are conditions that affect the jaw joints and the muscles that move them.  When we look for this condition at Ford Dental Group, patients often complain of jaw pain, sometimes on both sides. TMJ may be caused by damage to the jaw joints or the surrounding tissues and muscles, including those in …