If you have pain in the jaw, or a popping or clicking sensation, then you need help. With TMJ treatment, we can offer treatment to restore balance and ease these symptoms. In today’s blog, your team at Celina Family Dentistry talks about TMJ treatment for our Celina, TX, patients.
The Onset of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, occurs when the jaw joints undergo excessive train, which upsets the balance of your bite. This could lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, and also related issues like chronic teeth grinding (bruxism). Eventually, this could upset how you open and close your mouth too. Factors behind the onset of TMD could include injury to your bite, the loss of natural teeth, or untreated misalignment. Issues with the eruption of your teeth, the arrival of wisdom teeth, or even complications with the growth of your jaw could also be a factor. Our team will examine your smile as part of the diagnostic process, and we will assess the cause and severity with advanced digital imaging.
Popping in Your Jaw
What warning signs should you be aware of? If you notice a persistent headache or migraine, or pain in your jaw or face, then let us know. You could also experience a popping or crackling sensation in your bite on a regular basis. Other warning signs include pain in the neck and shoulders. If you also grind your teeth, this could lead to wear down and damage teeth, leaving them vulnerable to tooth decay and infection, creating toothaches and tooth sensitivity. Don’t ignore these symptoms, reach out to our team today for a diagnosis and to discuss treatment!
Oral Appliance Treatment
For some, we could restore teeth with bonding or crowns to improve overall balance, or replace missing teeth with a custom prosthetic, such as a bridge or dental implant. We could also help with orthodontic treatment, correcting your uneven smile with clear aligners. But for most, we will help with a custom oral appliance, one made based on detailed digital images we take of your bite. The appliance is worn while you sleep and fits like a mouthguard, helping to ease the imbalance in your bite to provide relief from tension and symptoms. The oral appliance is easy to use and clean, and it can even travel with you on your summer vacation!
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat TMJ disorder, then contact our team about our custom oral appliances.
Celina Family Dentistry Provides TMJ Treatment
Our team wants to help improve the balance and appearance of your smile. To learn more about easing imbalance in your jaw, then please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
