TMJ Treatment
Jaw joint disorders can be painful and debilitating. If your TMJ disorder has progressed beyond using oral appliances or physical therapy for treatment, our talented oral surgeons can provide you with surgical TMJ treatment to help you regain comfortable and healthy jaw function. We invite you to call us today to learn more about TMJ treatments and to schedule your consultation with our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
What is TMJ?
The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head. The term “TMJ” is often used to refer to TMJ disorder, also called TMD, which occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed, injured, or misaligned. TMJ disorder may result due to several different factors, such as stress, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in the TMJ, or trauma and injury to the head, neck, or jaw.
You may suffer from TMD if you experience frequent jaw pain or facial pain. TMJ disorders may also cause:
- Grinding, clicking, or popping sounds in the jaw when you open and close your mouth
- Inability to open your mouth wide to speak, yawn, or chew
- A locked or stuck jaw
- Pain when chewing and biting
- Pain in the neck, shoulders, or ears
- Frequent headaches
Is Dental TMJ Treatment Right for You?
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon can help you determine the cause of your TMJ disorder and recommend the appropriate treatment. Treatment for the TMJ will depend on the cause and severity of your TMJ disorder. TMD treatment may include jaw and facial relaxation exercises, lifestyle changes, restorative dental treatments, a mouth guard or night guard, or jaw surgery. To learn more about TMJ treatment and to schedule your consultation with our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, we encourage you to contact us today.