When you have chronic headaches and jaw pain, this could be due to a jaw joint disorder known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. To avoid pain in your smile and complications like tooth decay or bruxism (teeth grinding), our team can help with an oral appliance. At your Avon, OH, dental practice, we can provide a solution for your TMJ disorder!
Headaches, Jaw Pain, and More
What are the warning signs of TMJ disorder? Since the disorder strains your jaw joints, the pressure could cause headaches, migraines, jaw and facial pain, aches in the neck and shoulders, and even a popping or clicking sensation in your jaw. When you have persistent pain in and around your face and smile, don’t ignore this, instead contact our team. We will conduct a detailed dental examination with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras so we can make a diagnosis with precision and plan the treatment in detail. For many, relief could come in the form of a simple and comfortable oral appliance.
The Causes of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder is caused by factors that upset your bite balance. For example, if you have missing teeth, misalignment, teeth grinding, injury to the face or jaw, or even complications with the growth and development of your smile and the eruption of your teeth. Without treatment, discomfort could increase with time, and you may develop associated disorders like bruxism, which could damage teeth and cause pain. Don’t let TMD impact your oral health and quality of life, contact our team to start your treatment!
Mouth Guards, Muscles Exercises, Surgery, and More
For some, we could conduct muscle exercises to ease strain in the jaw or face. You could use a warm washcloth to ease pressure too, and avoid hard or chewy foods. We could discuss surgery in severe cases, or we could improve balance by addressing misalignment with orthodontics, or replacing missing teeth with dental prosthetics. But the more common solution is a mouth guard, one that is custom-made for your smile based on detailed digital images and measurements we take of your smile. The device is worn as you sleep, and helps reposition the bite to ease pressure and strain. If you grind your teeth, this could place a barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth to prevent further damage.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat issues like TMJ disorder, or if you want to use your remaining 2024 dental benefits, let us know!
Speak With Your Avon, OH Dentist’s Office About Treating TMD
With custom oral appliances and more, we can offer relief from TMJ disorder. If you would like to learn more about improving the balance of your bite, then call our Avon, OH dental office at 440-937-2273.