You may be so used to it, that you almost forget about it—pain in your neck, stiffness and soreness in your jaw, tension that seems to radiate from your head through every part of your body. Then when you stop and try to relax, you realize just how much pain and soreness you’re living with every day. It’s possible that you’re suffering from TMD/TMJ in Little Falls, or temporomandibular joint disorder.

Stop and think right now if you’ve experienced any of these symptoms:

● Headaches/Migraines
● Neck, shoulder or back pain
● Facial pain
● Clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joints
● Limited movement or locking jaw
● Unexplained loose, worn, or cracked teeth
● Pain or soreness around the jaw joints
● Congestion or stuffiness of the ears
● Numbness in the fingers and arms

Especially when you experience neck, shoulder, or back pain, you may think you need a trip to a chiropractor for an adjustment. And that may be one solution.
But if your symptoms are the result of TMD, Dr. Gregory Liss can adjust your bite and relax your muscles so they do not have to work hard positioning the teeth to a strained bite. In short, you don’t have to live with chronic facial pain and headaches, tension, or jaw discomfort.

There are diagnostic tools and therapies that can relieve your symptoms by gently and naturally realigning your bite, relieving your pain, and avoiding tooth grinding and clenching. Depending on the specifics of your TMJ/TMD, we can custom-fit you with a bite guard, adjust your bite where necessary by lowering or building up your teeth, or in some cases, place crowns for a custom-created bite. If you live in communities near Little Falls such as Totowa, Wayne, Clifton, or Cedar Grove, the first step to relieve your pain is to call our Little Falls dental practice at 973-256-5001 for an appointment.