Gentle Dental Specializes in Treatments for TMJ Disorder
Headaches… Jaw joint pain… Discomfort… These are just a few of the painful TMJ symptoms that are characteristics of the disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder can be caused by arthritis or jaw injury, although in many cases it is triggered by persistent clenching or grinding of the teeth.While it is often impossible to pinpoint the exact cause of TMJ jaw disorder, that does not mean you have to suffer in silence.
The first step is determining whether or not you are suffering from TMJ symptoms. The most common TMJ symptoms include pain or tenderness in the jaw area, pain while chewing, difficulty chewing, uneven biting and locking of the jaw. If your dentist thinks you have TMJ disorder, he or she will likely perform X-rays, a CT scan or an MRI to confirm the diagnosis.
At Gentle Dental, we offer a number of TMJ treatment options. TMJ treatment usually includes nonsurgical treatment or self managed care. For some patients, medications or a bite guard act effectively as a TMJ medical treatment. In other cases, special appliances or surgery may be required.
Nobody should have to live with painful TMJ syndrome. Gentle Dental offers treatment for TMJ disorder without the need for TMJ surgery. To learn more about Gentle Dental’s TMJ treatment, contact us today.
