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Peeling back myths leads to real causes of TMJ, and appropriate treatment near Greer

The dental condition that many people associate with popping or clicking as the mouth opens and closes is known as TMJ. This abbreviation actually stands for the temporomandibular joint, of which each person has two. These joints are situated at the back of the jaw, attaching it to the skull.
 
Our TMJs facilitate movement, allowing us to chew, speak, laugh, and smile. Because these joints slide from side to side, forward and backward, and up and down, it is easy to see how dysfunction can develop and have far-reaching effects. People who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, may experience a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms, including chronic headaches, migraines, limited mobility in the jaw, head, and neck, localized pain, earaches, tinnitus, and other problems. Because TMJD is a chronic condition, many people with it experience fatigue and depression due to loss of sleep.
 
You would think that recognizing TMJD would lead to relief. Sadly, there are several myths surrounding the condition, and misinformation that inhibits a person’s ability to obtain appropriate treatment. Some of the misguided details readily offered for TMJ sufferers include:

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  • The chronic pain experienced is fabricated, a product of the imagination. This is actually the theory of many who have never experienced the pain of this condition personally. TMJ, in fact, IS all in your head – literally!
  • There is a medical specialty for the treatment of TMJ Disorder. Actually, there is no specialty in either the medical or the dental field for treating this condition. The variations in treatment, thus, lead to frustration and delayed results for many. In the field of dentistry, the study of the relationship between the jaw and other parts of the body has led to significant advances in the treatment of TMJD.
  • TMJ Disorder can be treated with either medication or surgery. Medications are used to mask painful symptoms, rather than treat the cause of TMJD. Over time, however, stronger and stronger medications are needed to treat pain, which has become the focus of treatment. Rarely recommended, surgery is used as a last resort, to “cure” TMJ disorder, repositioning or removing the disc that cushions the jaw, or replacing the joint itself.

In order to provide true relief from painful symptoms, we investigate real causes of TMJ disorder, helping our guests from Greer and surrounding areas return to a better quality of life. Contact Palmer Distinctive Dentistry to learn more about our successful treatment of TMJ disorder.

 
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John J. Palmer, DMD
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Debra G. Adams, DMD
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Ashley Hurley, DMD

At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, we believe that oral health and overall wellness are linked. This is our focus when attending to our guests’ dental needs. Giving beautiful, healthy smiles to the residents of Greenville, SC is our goal.

Heading our team is Founder Dr. John J. Palmer, a Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry graduate. A dedicated holistic dentist and pioneer in advanced dentistry, he incorporates the latest technologies and IAOMT-certified methods and stays abreast of modern developments in biological dentistry.

Dr. Debra G. Adams received her Bachelor of Science from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, and worked as a dental assistant, before graduating from dental school at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr Adams is SMART certified through the IAOMT and is dedicated to giving our guests the best treatment possible.

Dr. Ashley Hurley has been in private practice since 2020 and is thrilled to join our Palmer Distinctive Dentistry holistic dental office as a Dental Associate! Dr. Hurley earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (2012-2015), a certificate from the LECOM post-baccalaureate program, and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in 2020. Dr. Hurley has worked on multiple scientific projects. She has also volunteered in various ways for communal service over the years. She is excited to positively affect the Upstate community by serving you while assuring your trust is always in good hands.