Getting to the Source of TMJ Dysfunction for Effective Relief from Pain and Other Symptoms

We all have temporomandibular joints. Chances are, we don’t think about them until there is “dysfunction.” With one joint on either side of the face, they connect the lower jaw to the skull and support essential functions such as chewing food and swallowing. So, when the TMJs (or structures around them) are dysfunctional, all sorts of problems can arise–headaches, jaw pain, tinnitus, persistently “clogged” ears, and even a tendency for sleep apnea. Like a kink impedes water flow through a hose, dysfunctional tissues can partially block airflow through the airway. Fortunately, Dr. Al A. Fallah relieves San Diego, California, area … Continue reading