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Charles R Kimes DDS and Associate

8100 Marty Street Suite 111 = Overland Park KS = 66204 = (913) 341-2380
8700 West 151st Street = Overland Park KS = 66223 = (913) 647-8700
 

Disorder symptoms of TMJ
 

= Jaw pain or soreness, more noticeable in the morning or afternoon
= Jaw pain while chewing, biting, or yawning
= Earache without an infection, sometimes spreading into the face
= Soreness in front of the ear
= A clicking or grinding noise while opening and closing your mouth
= Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
= A stiff jaw when eating, talking, or yawning
= Sensitive teeth without any signs of dental problems
= Aching on the side of the head and neck pain
= A burning sensation in the mouth/tongue
= Grinding of your teeth
= Restricted range of jaw movement or "locking" of the jaw in an open or closed position

A thorough dental examination is the first step toward finding a solution.  Depending on the diagnosis, treatments may include reshaping teeth, bite guards, and muscle relaxants.

Call us at (913) 341-2380 for more information about TMJ and jaw pain.
 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Overland Park Kansas and the surrounding
Lenexa - Olathe - Leawood - Prairie Village KS areas.