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Jaw and facial concerns

TMJ Care in Los Angeles, CA

TMDs can cause pain or dysfunction in the jaw joint and chewing muscles. Evaluation helps identify the concern and when dental or medical referral may be appropriate.

What should you tell the provider?

  • Jaw-joint or chewing-muscle pain
  • Painful clicking, popping or limited jaw movement
  • Jaw symptoms that affect eating, speaking or daily comfort

Relevant treatment pathways

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Frequently asked questions

Can this page diagnose tmj care?

No. Online information cannot diagnose an individual concern. A qualified healthcare professional should review the history and decide what examination, testing or referral is appropriate.

What should I share at an appointment?

Describe when the concern began, what makes it better or worse, how it affects daily life and any care or testing you have already received.

Will everyone receive the same treatment?

No. Care depends on the individual history, clinical findings, goals, preferences and any need for referral.

General health information: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ↗. This source does not endorse this clinic or a specific service.

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