Dentistry in Haworth, NJ
General Dentistry
TMJ Treatment
Have you heard the term TMJ? This acronym stands for the temporomandibular joints, your jaw joints, which control the opening and closing of your mouth. TMJ dysfunction, or TMD, happens when the temporomandibular joints are misaligned, creating stress and irritation in the facial nerves and surrounding muscles. People who suffer with TMJ often endure neck aches, jaw soreness, tingling in the extremities, headaches, ringing in the ears, and other painful symptoms.
Dr. Harris will evaluate your oral health and bite to determine the cause of your symptoms. Once he understands your personal case, he can suggest the appropriate steps to alleviate your pain. Non-surgical TMJ therapy may involve reducing stress, fitting you with an oral appliance, alternating hot and cold therapy, and recommending exercises for pain relief.
Let us protect your smile. Call our Haworth office today to schedule your TMJ assessment with Dr. Harris. Convenient to Dumont, Closter, and Demarest, we welcome residents of all the surrounding areas to our dental practice.