Columbia dentist explains TMJ disorder symptoms and treatments

Many adults notice some soreness or a popping sound in the jaw. That can occur after eating something difficult to chew or opening your mouth very wide. Sometimes the discomfort is mild and quick. Other times, however, the pain can be severe, last for many days, or begin to creep into other areas of the head, face, or neck. But patients do not have to live with this pain and discomfort. Dr. Chase Patton, DDS, of Columbia, MO, can help by providing a treatment to address these symptoms of TMJ. What is TMJ? This common popping and pain are caused … Continue reading