If you place your fingers in front of either ear and wiggle your
jaw, you'll feel an opening that changes shape. This is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) where the temporal bone ofthe skull attaches to your jaw or mandible. Nearly 30 percent of Americans have TMJ problems. The symptoms may include severe headaches, loss of hearing, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), shoulder, cheek, jaw or tooth pain, nausea, and dizziness. TMJ affects more women than men.
Find out more about TMJ disorders and various treatment for TMJ symptoms by meeting our chiropractor, Dr. Kereah Carpenter. Schedule an appointment today! Spinal problems and TMJ Syndrome are often related. In fact,
dental and/or chiropractic care may help you avoid TMJ surgery. In the interest of better patient care, chiropractors and dentists are beginning to work together to ensure jaw, skull, and spinal health.
Get in touch with the experienced chiropractor at Carpenter Chiropractic Clinic to find out more about chiropractic techniques to effectively deal with TMJ disorders.