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Family Dental Group
Kenneth Epstein DDS FAGD & Associates
(203) DEN-TIST or (203) 336-8478

320 Kings Highway East = Fairfield CT = 06825 = (203) 337-6262
59 Turnpike Square = 1400 Boston Post Road = Milford CT = 06460 = (203) 876-6161
 

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 or 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 wearing down, or cracking 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 (203) DEN-TIST for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Fairfield Connecticut and the surrounding
Milford - Westport - Bridgeport - New Haven CT areas.