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Pooja Goel, DDS is a dentist specializing in dentistry and sleep medicine. Pooja Goel, DDS is affiliated with Physicians Medical Group of San Jose.
310 N Winchester Boulevard
Santa Clara 95050
310 N Winchester Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
She completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.
Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Pooja Goel, DDS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
BIOLASE, INC. |
$667
Imaging, Waterlase iPlus, Epic, iLase $667 |
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Convergent Dental Inc. |
$54
Solea $54 |
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Align Technology, Inc. |
$48
Clear Aligners $33 |
Invisalign $15 |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$27
Dental $27 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$13
Flexc. Plat. Handles $13 |
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Other |
$10
$10 |
Food and Beverage | $463 |
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Education | $345 |
Gift | $10 |
Dr. Pooja Goel's areas of specialization are sleep medicine and dentistry; she sees patients in Santa Clara, CA. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Goel include temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and orofacial pain. For her professional training, Dr. Goel completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Tufts University. Dr. Goel (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Goel is affiliated with Physicians Medical Group of San Jose.