Jaw pain, clicking, popping, and limited movement may involve the temporomandibular joint, surrounding muscles, dental factors, or the neck. Dr. Day evaluates relevant movement and symptoms and recommends dental or medical referral when appropriate.
When appropriate, care may include gentle jaw and neck joint techniques, soft-tissue work, movement guidance, and exercises. Findings that require dental or medical evaluation are referred appropriately.
Yes. Dr. Day can evaluate musculoskeletal factors involving the jaw and neck and recommend care or referral based on the findings.
A dentist may recommend a guard for certain dental or clenching concerns. Dr. Day can discuss when dental evaluation may be useful.
Not necessarily. Pain, locking, reduced motion, trauma, or changes in function are reasons to seek evaluation.
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