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Best Dentist in Chicago, IL - Lakeview Smiles
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  • TMJ surgery is a corrective procedure that relieves severe jaw joint pain and dysfunction.

  • TMJ surgery corrects severe jaw joint dysfunction through repositioning, repair, or joint replacement.

  • TMJ surgery relieves chronic jaw pain, improves function, and restores comfort.

TMJ Surgery

Advanced surgical treatments relieving TMJ pain and improving jaw function.

  • Individuals with chronic jaw pain, clicking, or limited jaw movement. Ideal for those needing surgical correction after failed conservative treatments.

  • Patients with severe TMJ issues receive imaging and evaluation. Surgery corrects joint dysfunction, reducing pain and restoring normal function. Recovery depends on procedure complexity.

  • TMJ surgery usually takes 1–3 hours depending on complexity, performed at affiliated surgical facilities serving Lakeview, Bucktown, and Edgewater.

  • TMJ surgery requires careful recovery and may involve physical therapy. Patients should follow post-op instructions closely. Available at affiliated surgical centers near Lakeview, Bucktown, and Edgewater.

  • TMJ surgery may require a liquid or soft food diet during initial healing. Swelling and jaw stiffness improve over several weeks.

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