TMJ is the term for a condition that affects your temporomandibular joint (the joint that connects your jaw and skull). This presentation shows what TMJ is and how our dentist can treat it.

1. TMJ
A L L A B O U T
Pain and disorders associated with your
temporomanidublar joint

2. WHAT
IS
TMJ?
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The joint that connects your jaw to your
skull is incredibly important. When it is
out of alignment, you can suffer from
horrible discomfort and pain. This
presentation will explain disorders of
the temporomandibular joint, known as
TMJ or TMD, and how our dentist can
diagnose and treat your symptoms.

3. Why Is It Important?
This joint sits at the nexus point of an
elaborate network of bones, muscles,
ligaments, tendons and nerves. For this
network to operate in harmony, everything
has to be exactly right. When something is
awry, pain and discomfort rarely stays
localized.
THE JAW
JOINT

4. TMJ
SYMPTOMS
More Than Just Jaw Pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Facial pain
Clicking jaw
Ringing ears
Changes in your bite
TMJ can be horribly painful,
leading to discomfort when you
chew or speak. It can also cause a
lack of sleep.
OUCH!

5. TMJ DIAGNOSIS
C O M P A N Y . C O M
T E C H N O L O G Y
T O P - N O T C H M A C H I N E S T O R E L A X Y O U R J A W A N D M O N I T O R
Y O U R J A W ' S O P T I M A L P O S I T I O N I N G .

6. EVALUATE
Using technology, we
discover how and
where your jaw is out
of alignment.
We use specialized
devices to relax and
calm your jaw so we
can get it back to its
optimal positioning.
CURERELAX
T M J T R E A T M E N T
We may recommend
dental treatments to
even out your bite or
night guards to help
keep your jaw in its
calm positioning to
relieve pain.

7. Over 20 years of experience, uses the best technology, and is committed to
providing the best service to all of his patients.
DR. JOHN PHELPS
W H Y C H O O S E U S ?

8. DR. JOHN
PHELPS
Certifications:
Masters in Science in Dentistry
Post-Graduate Study in Prosthodontics
Member of the American Dental Association
Member of the Indiana Dental Association, the
Indiana Dental District Society, the American
College of Prosthodontists, the John F. Johnston
Society, and the Cerec Mentor Group
Began his practice in 1993
Cares deeply about his team and his patients

9. CONTACT
DR. JOHN R. PHELPS,
DDS MSD PC
Serving Indianapolis, Indiana
C O M P A N Y . C O M

10. (317) 793-6133
C A L L U S F O R H E L P W I T H Y O U R T M J
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