Temporal Mandibular Disorder (TMD) is disharmony in the joint that lies between the skull and lower jawbone.  This condition may cause headaches or other facial pain and can restrict the movement of the lower jaw. TMD is often influenced by psychological stress, hormones, the autonomic nervous system, and the way the teeth come together. Dr. Andrews uses several methods to treat TMD. He creates splints that are worn to relax the jaw muscles and protect the teeth from wear. He also may re-contour certain portions of the teeth in order to allow them to come together more harmoniously. Dr. Andrews was trained to treat this condition by Dr. Pete Dawson, the world’s foremost expert on TMD.

The photo in the upper right hand corner shows "normal chewing forces" on top and "abnormal chewing forces" on bottom that will cause misalignment of your bite.

The photos below show, "normal TMJ", "thinning and compressed disc", and "severe compression and damage to the disc and articlar surfaces of the TMJ"