What is TMJ/TMD?
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
The movement of your jaw causes pain in the muscles and joints, making it difficult to chew, and can cause the jaw to lock up.
The most common treatment is a bit guard.
Common Symptoms:
- Jaw
- Clicking of the jaw
- Joint locking
- Headaches/migraines
- Toothaches
- Muscle spasms
** Can be presented as chronic pain
Treatments
Custom Orthotic
Custom Orthotics are made by taking mold or scan of your teeth to provide an extra layer of protection to alleviate pain from clenching and grinding at night.
If you clench during the day, it is recommended to wear it during times of high stress.
Bite Adjustment
Bite adjustments are checking the contact between teeth. If there is a high point in your bite contact, it can cause pain or discomfort.
This treatment starts phase two, as it alters your current bite.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full Mouth Reconstruction uses clear retainers or braces to move the teeth into a more ideal bite contact to alleviate TMJ symptoms.
How we can help
Dentist's Diagnosis
Come for a consultation to help diagnose TMJ. We use a cone-beam CT scanner and clinical diagnostic tests to determine the severity of TMJ.
We will start you off on a two-phase treatment. The second half is optional. We move to phase two only if you are still struggling after the custom orthotic. Phase two is a prominent change to the structure of your bite and contact between your teeth.
Our in-office lab tech can help offer you a quality custom orthotic using digital scanners and milling machines. We skip the postal time so we can deliver relief quickly.
Self Diagnosed
I am having pain and would like to seek professional help to alleviate and find the source of the pain.
My jaw is tender to the touch, and I hear this clicking noise when I open my mouth. It is uncomfortable to open wide.