Tooth Extraction: What to Expect
So you’ve been told you need a tooth extraction. Your tooth is damaged or decayed, your mouth is too crowded, or you have an infection.
So you’ve been told you need a tooth extraction. Your tooth is damaged or decayed, your mouth is too crowded, or you have an infection.
Dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, causes long-lasting pain and stiffness in those affected by it. The pain is mostly centered around the jaw joint and the muscles that control chewing. Limited jaw movement, clicking, and popping noises are all common symptoms. An experienced oral surgeon in the nearby area can help alleviate symptoms and get your temporomandibular joint back in shape. In severe cases that don’t respond to non-invasive methods, oral surgeons will either flush the joint, ridding it of inflammation-causing debris, or they’ll perform open joint surgery to restore function and eliminate symptoms.