One of the biggest misconceptions this practice sees with new patients is that they have been told they have “TMJ.” What is TMJ? This term has become the catch acronym of any undiagnosed problem of facial pain, jaw pain or popping jaw. Fortunately, the TMJ is not a disease process, but an anatomical part of the body. Patients have been led to … [Read More...]
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Initial Exam at TMJ Treatment Atlanta
At TMJ Treatment Atlanta, the initial consultation consists of an hour with each patient. The doctor spends a good deal of time listening to the patient in order to obtain a thorough history of the problem. He will examine the patient's head and neck, recording their sensitivity level to jaw pain and facial pain. The doctor will listen to the … [Read More...]