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Although many dental patient’s complaints are “tooth centric” (caused by tooth problems), there are other causes of dental pain that are unrelated to the teeth. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complicated joint with multiple moving parts that, when injured, can cause pain on opening and closing motions.

These uncomfortable symptoms can stem from inflamed muscles involved with opening and closing your jaw, while others may have sustained injuries to the joint as well.

Patients with damaged joints can experience many different issues including clicking, crepidus (sound of loose particles grinding), tenderness in the soft tissue adjacent to the joint, locking of the jaw, and asymmetric movement of the jaw to the side when opening and closing.

Quick Facts From Dr. McCoy

  • An injured or inflamed temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can result in severe pain
  • Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from TMJ pain
  • Dr. McCoy can determine the root cause of your pain and provide a solution
  • Visit Progressive Dentistry, Sleep & Wellness for a customized oral appliance

How Dr. McCoy Can Help

The diagnosis of the exact nature of TMJ issues can be somewhat complicated. Dr. McCoy has extensive training and can conduct a hands-on physical examination to discover the nature of a patient’s injury or developmental issue.

The good news is that many patients experiencing pain are in an acute stage and, given enough time, the pain will diminish.

Wearing a professionally designed appliance can help relieve symptoms for some patients. However, sometimes a more extensive approach may be necessary to get long term relief.

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Dentists like Dr. McCoy are discovering that many patients who have some type of sleep disordered breathing, like sleep apnea, often demonstrate TMJ pain. Both of these TMJ related issues require an oral appliance. However. it’s very important to receive the proper diagnosis so your TMJ pain or overall health don’t get worse.

Dr. McCoy can assess your needs and get you on track to a pain free solution at his Glen Mills, PA location. Call today to set up your complimentary evaluation.

Dr. Robert McCoy

Meet Glen Mills Sleep Apnea Specialist

Practicing in Glen Mills for over 40 years, Dr. McCoy’s unique approach to dentistry goes beyond the mouth to consider the effects of our overall wellbeing on our dental health. This includes the effects of sleep apnea on our ability to breathe and our oral health. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. McCoy will find an ideal solution to relieve your sleep apnea symptoms and protect your long-term health.

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