Prevalent Jaw Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis is a notable cause of jaw pain, an autoimmune, inflammatory disease which can bring swelling and discomfort.
The movements we need to make, for chewing, breathing or speaking can heighten these symptoms. Ear ache is quite common, or the bodily balance system we rely on going out of kilter, causing dizziness, or nausea.
Osteonecrosis is a fairly rare, although damaging condition. The bone degenerates due to lack of blood flow to support the natural renewal process. Alongside, pain, or numbness, your jaw can fail to heal after trauma, or dental work.
Cancer of the jaw can originate in the mouth, or elsewhere. Identifying this at the earliest stage possible is vital for a good long term outcome.
To conditions above, we could add traumatic injuries, fractures, or dislocation. Wisdom teeth have an impact on the jaw, as can infection, the area at the centre of our wellbeing has a fair list of vulnerabilities.
A Rounded View On Treatment
The likelihood is that one condition lies at the root of unwanted symptoms in the jaw, although making this assumption may not be helpful.
Your consultant should discuss issues you have in detail and carry out a thorough physical examination. They might organise scans of the region, or other tests. Complete understanding leads to good treatment planning.
Treatment at our London clinic could be for a prevalent jaw disorder, such as temporomandibular joint problems, or a rarer condition. You can be assured this will be based on appreciating your needs.
Jaw issues are well understood by specialists and a range of treatment is available. This could be direct injections, or oral medication, to ease discomfort and at times, offer a long term solution.
Physical intervention may be required, from removing fluid, or foreign matter from a joint, to operating on bones, or other tissues. Jaw joints can be completely replaced with a man made alternative, facial trauma can be restored.
Significant surgery for most jaw disorders is however quite rare. We take a careful approach, to achieve maximum improvement with minimal intervention.
Our consultants and support team are there to find the best way to restore your normal life. To arrange a visit to a maxillofacial consultant, or simply for advice, you are welcome to get in touch.
