TMJ is used to describe issues in the temporomandibular joint—sometimes, it is called TMD.
The TMJ is a hinge-type joint that allows your jaw to move when you speak, yawn, or eat. It is also the joint connecting your lower jaw to the area just in front of your ears.
Your dentist has had success treating this condition!
Signs of TMJ
TMJ symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the level of your joint dysfunction and inflammation.
Mild cases may benefit or improve from doing specific exercises that your dentist can discuss with you.
Severe cases can interfere with life quality, and the symptoms may include:
- Jaw pain and tenderness
- Head, neck, and shoulder pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Clicking sound in the jaw
- Locking jaw
Severe TMJ may require surgery, but we can often treat it successfully here in our dental office.
TMJ Treatment
We think the best treatment for TMJ is a non-invasive approach that does not require recovery time. Fortunately, we offer appliance therapy to combat TMJ.
This method calls for your dentist to craft a custom nightguard that fits over your teeth. Worn at night, this guard helps train your jaws into more desirable and pain-free positions. It can also help with bruxism (teeth clenching and grinding). Bruxism is often associated with TMJ.
Without treatment, bruxism can cause severe pain and even tooth fractures.
At Anthony Bartels, DDS, we want you to enjoy a comfortable and pain-free smile.
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