When your jaw joint is not working as it should, it can become extremely strained, which causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including headaches, difficulting chewing, pain, and a host of other unwanted consequences. However, these aren’t symptoms you need to simply accept.
Understanding TMJ and How We Can Help
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located on each side of your jaw. They’re hinged joints that connect your jaw to your skull, which, as you can imagine, makes it a crucial and often strained join. It’s your TMJs that make it possible to open and close your mouth and move your jaw from side to side.
However, when a problem interferes with the efficient function of your TMJs, it can result in discomfort. This strain or inefficient function of the TMJs is typically what we refer to as a TMJ disorder (TMD).
The Symptoms to Look Out For:
- Popping or clicking in your jaw
- Recurring inner ear pain
- Chronic headaches
- Other facial pain
- Jaw soreness
- Jaw lock, either open or closed
Essentially, these symptoms can be a sign that the muscles, ligaments, and jaw joints are not working harmoniously.
If you are experiencing the symptoms of TMJ disorder, we can assist with a comprehensive evaluation where we evaluate your symptoms, bite, and dental history, as well as perform additional assessments, to diagnose the issue and refer you to a specialist, if needed. Though, our support is more than only a referral. We also act as your central point of care, coordinating with any specialists to ensure your treatment is seamless and effective.
Treating Your TMJ Disorder
Not only do we want to relieve your symptoms, but we want to keep you informed during you’re treatment, so that you understand the why behind what we’re recommending. After presenting your possible treatment options, we’ll help you build a plan that meets your goals and expectations.
Oftentimes, we choose to focus our treatment method on correcting the root cause. This usually means making sure your jaw and bite are properly aligned and not causing any strain on the joints. It can also mean correcting any misalignment that is straining the surrounding muscles and nerves.
The potential treatment options you can expect include:
- Restoring teeth to align and balance the bite
- Prescribing a night guard to prevent teeth grinding
- Discussing stress reduction techniques to alleviate jaw tension
- Orthodontic treatment to reposition your teeth to be in harmony with the joints
Relieve Your Unwanted Discomfort
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