TMJ Treatment

Our experience has shown us how to effectively diagnose and treat joint and muscle pain.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a complex condition that can cause pain in the jaw joint and the muscles of the face surrounding the joint. Both or one of the joints can be affected. It can affect many aspects of a person’s daily life. There are many non-invasive treatment options to help cope with this problem. Often, pain originates from grinding or clenching. Grinding and clenching is a major cause of tooth loss. How do you know if you are doing this:

• Do you have worn teeth or are they getting shorter?
• Are your teeth the same length? They shouldn't be.
• Do you face, neck, and shoulder muscles get tense in the morning or afternoon?
• Do you have a problem with headaches?
• Do you catch yourself clenching in stressful situations?
• Do your jaw joints (TMJ) click or pop? Are they tender to touch? Does your jaw lock?
• Are your chipping teeth or breaking fillings?

A customized splint is an effective treatment to protect your teeth, jaw joints, and muscles. It also frequently reduces headaches and helps you to get a better night rest.

A malaligned bite can be the cause of pain as well. Treatment may include orthodontics (braces), occlusal adjustment, or restorative treatment (crowns and fillings).