Is Dr. Courey a TMJ Specialist?

Posted on 09/01/2009 by admin

Some
people use the term TMJ specialist. However, there is no specialty
designation in dentistry for TMJ work, so it would not be accurate to
call Dr. Courey a TMJ specialist or a TMJ dentist.

While no one can technically be referred to as a TMJ specialist, Dr. Courey’s education, experience and training as a certified prosthodontist
make him eminently suited to diagnose and treat your TMJ pain.

“TMJ” stands for temporomandibular joint, and we have two, one on each
side of the head connecting the upper and lower jaws together. This joint
is complex, as it has both a hinge motion and sliding motions, and problems
with TMJs can also be complex, potentially involving muscles, tendons,
teeth, ligaments and/or nerves, in various combinations.

Temporomandibular
joint disorders are often caused by the teeth not coming together
properly in a comfortable rest position. They can also be caused by
trauma to the joint.

   Naperville TMJ Specialist

Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

People with temporomandibular joint disorder may experience:

  • pain in and around the ear,
  • popping or clicking noises when opening the mouth,
  • headaches or neckaches,
  • tenderness of the jaw.

Sometimes, the source of your pain is easily diagnosed as a sinus infection,
toothache, or the beginnings of periodontal disease. In other cases, Dr. Courey may determine that you are experiencing TMD (temporomandibular
joint disorder), and further testing will be necessary to determine the
cause and course of treatment.

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