TMJ

TMJ pain symptoms are most frequently referred from “trigger points” in the jaw muscles, rather than directly from the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). This condition most frequently results when the muscles are overworked because a bad bite is producing hyper-irritated (“trigger”) points in the… Read Full Post

We frequently see patients who have been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, for years to have their jaw pain treated. They are uncomfortable and cannot seem to obtain relief even though they have been to several qualified dentists. Dr. Marlin has been successfully treating TMJ patients for years via… Read Full Post

If you suffer from TMJ, including symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches and a ‘clicking’ jaw, your dentist can be best positioned to effectively treat this condition, which Dr. Gerald Marlin, a Prosthodontist and TMJ dentist serving Washington DC and Bethesda Chevy Chase, discusses in this… Read Full Post

Unbeknownst to many people, severe headaches can be directly related to TMJ. This condition can be effectively treated by Dr. Marlin with TMJ dentistry, minimizing your pain and discomfort, and here Dr. Marlin provides you with an overview.

Many have heard of TMJ pain, but are unaware that, in many instances, the term TMJ pain is a misnomer.  TMJ stands for the Tempormandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, which, by it self, implies that the pain is coming from the joints.  In our experience, the predominance of patients who… Read Full Post