Staten Island, NY         C Anthony LoPresti DDS MS         TMJ Dentist

Dr. C Anthony LoPresti

4641 Hylan Boulevard = Staten Island NY = 10312 = 718 984-6400
 

Symptoms of TMJ

= Jaw pain or soreness, more noticeable in the morning or afternoon
= Jaw pain while chewing, biting, or yawning
= Earache without an infection, sometimes spreading into the face
= Soreness in front of the ear
= A clicking or grinding noise while opening and closing your mouth
= Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
= A stiff jaw when eating, talking, or yawning
= Sensitive teeth without any signs of dental problems
= Aching on the side of the head and neck pain
= A burning sensation in the mouth/tongue
= Grinding of your teeth
= Restricted range of jaw movement or "locking" of the jaw in an open or closed position
= Ear fullness, ear pain, tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
= Headache

A thorough dental examination is the first step toward finding a solution.  Depending on the diagnosis, treatments may include reshaping teeth, bite guards, and muscle relaxants.

Call us at 718 984-6400 for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Staten Island New York and the surrounding
Brooklyn - Manhattan - Monmouth County - Middlesex NJ areas.