What does TMJDs stand for?
Q.
Hello Doctor,
what does TMJDS stand for in dentistry? I wen to out of hours clinic last night with a very sore gum and shooting pains at the side of my mouth right up to my head, they gave me anti biotics to treat an infection although they said it could be TMJDS due to grinding my teeth, which I am not aware I do this, can you explain this to me please? as I would like to know what I can do to prevent it happening as the pain in unbearable, many thanks
Hello Doctor,
what does TMJDS stand for in dentistry? I wen to out of hours clinic last night with a very sore gum and shooting pains at the side of my mouth right up to my head, they gave me anti biotics to treat an infection although they said it could be TMJDS due to grinding my teeth, which I am not aware I do this, can you explain this to me please? as I would like to know what I can do to prevent it happening as the pain in unbearable, many thanks
A.
Hello
TMJDS is temporo mandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, this is a term used to describe pain possibly caused by grinding your teeth at night creating inflammation in the jaw joint or surrounding muscles. Treatment usually involves anti inflammatory’s and a hard guard worn at night to reduce the pressure of tooth grinding
Hope this answers your question
Hello
TMJDS is temporo mandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, this is a term used to describe pain possibly caused by grinding your teeth at night creating inflammation in the jaw joint or surrounding muscles. Treatment usually involves anti inflammatory’s and a hard guard worn at night to reduce the pressure of tooth grinding
Hope this answers your question
Many thanks for your help and answering my question so quickly.
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