TMJ is an abbreviation for temporo-mandibular joint. This is the joint that joins the upper and lower jaws. It is highly complex, allowing both rotation and translation. In other words, it is constructed so as to allow your lower jaw to rotate open, like a hinge, or to slide forward or side-to-side.
TMJ pain can be mild, or it can be severe and debilitating.
Dr. Chal is recognized nationally as a leading authority on TMJ treatment. Here is a partial list of his credentials:
• Doctors at the Mayo Clinic, when they have a patient with TMJ disorder, refer them to Dr. Chal for treatment.
• Dr. Chal also receives referrals from other leading TMJ authorities, including Dr. Mark Piper and Dr. Peter Dawson.
• In 1999, Dr. Chal was elected to membership in the American Equilibration Society. This organization is dedicated to the study and treatment of TMJ disorder.
• In 2004, Dr. Chal was given the high honor of lecturing at the annual meeting of the American Equilibration Society.
Click here to visit Dr. Chal's page where he thoroughly explains the causes and treatment of TMJ pain. That page also has links to some of his case studies, a list of TMJ lectures he has given, and testimonials of some of the many patients he has treated.
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