TMJ Treatment Gorham
Find Relief from Chronic Jaw Pain
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short, is one of the most complex joints in your body, and it’s what allows you to make the necessary jaw movements for chewing and speaking. If there’s a problem with your TMJ, the result could be chronic pain in your jaw and other less-than-pleasant symptoms. Luckily, here at Morgan-Hill Dental Care, our dentists can help you find relief from your TMJ disorder with a treatment that has been tailored just for you. Call us today to learn more about our TMJ treatment options.
Why Choose Morgan-Hill Dental Care for TMJ Treatment?
- Customized, Comfortable Occlusal Splints
- Dental Practice Trusted by Community for 40+ Years
- Flexible Financing Options Available
What is TMJ Disorder?
A TMJ disorder is the result of the TMJ becoming overworked or injured. Sometimes it may occur after you take a sudden blow to the jaw. It could also be a consequence of the discs of your jaw joints moving out of their proper alignment. There are multiple possible causes for a TMJ disorder, with common risk factors including stress and teeth grinding. Regardless of the underlying problem, though, TMJ disorders can be very painful and significantly decrease your quality of life.
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
You might have a TMJ disorder if:
- You keep hearing a clicking or popping sound when you move your jaw.
- There is pain in or around your jaw joints.
- Your jaw sometimes becomes locked, preventing you from opening or closing it.
- You are suffering from migraines or headaches.
- You have noticed pain in your neck or back.
As soon as you notice any possible symptoms of TMJ disorder, you should get in touch with our office. The sooner we see you, the sooner we can diagnose the problem.
Types of TMJ Treatment
Our team will likely have to take X-rays of your mouth and jaw before we can confirm that you have a TMJ disorder. Once we do, we can let you know what options for treatment are best suited for your specific situation. If you read on, you can learn more about the solutions that our team can provide for relieving jaw pain.
Occlusal Splint
An occlusal splint is a type of oral appliance that can adjust the position of your lower jaw. This takes some of the pressure off of your TMJ so that it can rest. On top of that, an occlusal splint can be a good solution for any teeth grinding that might occur while you’re asleep; by wearing it, you can prevent the upper and lower arches of teeth from making direct contact with each other.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustment
Your TMJ disorder could be the result of teeth that don’t come together properly. As such, we can sometimes help you find relief by making changes to the teeth in question. A small amount of enamel will be removed in order to create a more balanced bite that doesn’t put as much pressure on your TMJ.