At New York Neurology Associates, we understand how frustrating jaw pain and TMJ disorders can be. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at one of our New York offices.
Jaw pain can result from TMJ disorders, teeth grinding, tooth problems, infections, or trauma.
Symptoms may include jaw clicking, facial pain, tooth pain, jaw locking, earaches, or swelling.
Treatment options range from pain relievers and muscle relaxants to minimally invasive procedures
Jaw pain can interfere with eating, speaking, sleeping, and overall quality of life. In this article, you’ll learn about temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and how jaw pain may involve movement disorders such as oromandibular dystonia.
If you are struggling with persistent jaw pain, muscle tightness, or involuntary jaw movements, a specialized neurological evaluation may provide important answers. At New York Neurology Associates, our board-certified neurologists deliver precise diagnoses and personalized treatment plans designed to help relieve pain and restore function. Contact one of our offices in New York today.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass pain and dysfunction of the jaw muscles and joints.
Common symptoms include the following:
Most patients respond to conservative treatments, such as oral splints, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.
However, when symptoms persist or are driven by muscle overactivity or dystonic movements, specialized neurologic evaluation can uncover a treatable movement component.
Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a focal dystonia affecting the jaw, tongue, and lower face. It causes involuntary, repetitive, or sustained muscle contractions that may resemble or coexist with TMJ pain.
Symptoms can include:
Our neurologists specialize in distinguishing OMD from other orofacial pain syndromes and providing targeted treatment.
Multiple systematic reviews confirm that botulinum toxin injections can significantly reduce muscle tension and pain when conservative care fails, providing significant improvement in pain and quality of life.
Our clinicians evaluate appropriate candidates for Botox treatment and administer treatment, ensuring precise localization, effective dosing, and minimal risk.
We partner with dentists, oral surgeons, pain specialists, and ENT providers to co-manage complex cases. This integrated model ensures patients receive the right diagnosis and treatment—improving outcomes while supporting your ongoing care plan.
Chronic jaw pain and muscle dysfunction can often be effectively treated once the underlying cause is accurately identified. At NY Neurology Associates, we provide expert evaluation for TMJ disorders and oromandibular dystonia, including advanced therapies such as botulinum toxin injections.
Contact one of our offices in New York today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward lasting relief and improved quality of life.
Here are some common questions about jaw pain.
Jaw pain is usually caused by a temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the movement of the jaw. However, jaw pain can also be caused by bruxism, toothache, infection, trauma, or trigeminal neuralgia.
The symptoms of jaw pain will depend on the underlying cause of the pain. They may include facial pain that increases when you use your jaw, tenderness in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, a reduced range of motion in your jaw, and popping or clicking sounds when opening or closing your jaw.
Specific medications can be prescribed to relieve jaw pain, depending on the cause. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and/or muscle relaxants like Botox can be used to treat TMJ disorders.
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