TMJ Therapy
Does your jaw click when you chew or talk? Do you suffer from frequent headaches and sharp pains in your face, neck, and shoulders? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of TMJ disorder. Dr. Kakos can evaluate your situation and possibly improve your quality of life with simple, non-surgical TMJ therapies.
TMJ disorder is the result of improperly aligned temporal (skull) and mandible (lower jaw) joints, or temporomandibular joints. These small, triangular joints ensure that the jaw opens and closes properly. Elevated psychological or emotional stress, heredity, and changes in physical conditions can cause the TMJ joints to become misaligned, resulting in headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw clicking, and other nagging symptoms.
Dr. Kakos custom designs oral appliances to gently reposition the jaw. This simple therapy, along with preventive measures like stress relief and proper nutrition, can correct TMJ disorder and relieve you of your everyday pain.
Call our dental office to learn more about TMJ therapy. Dr. James S. Kakos and our team treat residents of Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, and beyond.
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