When the joint located in front of the ears is not working properly, it can cause muscle spasms, pain in the ears, neck pain and headaches.

What causes this disorder temporo-mandibular? What causes this disorder temporo-mandibular?

* Missing teeth are not replaced long ago.

* It may be due to a grinding or a tightness unaware of teeth during sleep and may be aggravated by stress.
* A malocclusion or misalignment of teeth top and bottom.
* Some bad habits such as mâchouiller objects (pens, fingernail, gum, etc.)., Sucking his thumb …
* Teeth that are not restored, broken or displaced.
In general, all factors which prevent the upper teeth sit well with the lower teeth can cause jaw problems.

What are the treatment options to address the problems?

* The occlusal plate is a device that puts on during the night in sleeping to prevent teeth wear out too hard or shake together.It is made of acrylic and also function as a amortisseur (protective cushion between the teeth top and bottom).Thus, it allows joints to rest during the night and prevent’s teeth wear out. Thus, it allows joints to rest during the night and prevent’s teeth wear out. The plaque brought occlusal can be during the day too.
* Orthodontics: removable appliances or fixed pins and can correct the positioning of teeth for teeth close together.
* Replace missing teeth with implants, bridges, removable prosthesis, etc .
* Restore broken and decayed teeth. Restore broken and decayed teeth.
* The full rehabilitation (crowns, bridges and implants for the mouth full).

Why should we not wait too long to treat this problem?

* Poor harmony teeth top and bottom can cause chronic pain in jaws, the muscles of the neck, headaches, tinnitus, cracking in the joints, pain in the ears, a limitation in the open mouth, the wear of the teeth, tooth sensitivity to temperature, difficulty chewing; fibrosis, and the ankylosis arthritis of the jaw, and so on.
* The muscles of the head and neck control the jaw, if the joints are not healthy, balanced and in harmony; abnormal muscle tension may increase over time and cause pain in the neck, back, the migraines, headaches, posture problems, insomnia and digestive problems.