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Our dental experts provide surgical and non-surgical treatment options to relieve TMJ pain and help you get back to your life.

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The temporomandibular joints, commonly known as TMJ, consist of the joints and muscles that allow you to open and close your jaw. These joints and muscles are on each side of your head and contain a disc between the ball and socket. The TMJ work together as a system to help you bite, chew, swallow, and speak. If anything happens to put a strain on that system, it can cause a painful TMJ disorder. Here’s how our expert team at Wave Dental Specialists can provide relief from jaw pain:

Diagnosis

TMJ disorders can be caused by many issues, such as injury, arthritis, dislocation, tooth and jaw alignment problems, stress, and teeth clenching or grinding. Our team will perform a thorough dental examination to check the TMJ for pain, tenderness, clicking, popping, locking, or difficulty moving. Once we have assessed your condition, we can provide a tailored treatment recommendation to help you find relief.

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Non-surgical Treatment

Depending on your needs, we may prescribe an oral appliance. This can include a night guard, bite plate, or splint to reposition your teeth, prevent grinding, alleviate stress on the TMJ, or provide other benefits as determined by your case. We may also recommend or prescribe exercises to strengthen jaw muscles or relaxation techniques to control jaw tension as needed to help reduce your symptoms over time.

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Surgical Treatment

We may recommend surgical intervention if you experience severe or long-term pain, immobility, or disease in the jaw joint. Surgery may be performed on the TMJ to treat inflammation and reduce pressure or to operate directly on the joint to remove damaged tissue or reshape the bone as needed.

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TMJ Treatment

Your dentist will physically examine your jaw and take digital X-rays or 3D scans. This will give us a complete understanding of your jaw, its structure, and any issues causing your symptoms.

The symptoms of a TMJ disorder can vary depending on your condition. Common signs of TMJ problems include headaches, head or neck tension, jaw pain, migraines, worn-down teeth, and head, shoulders, or neck pain.

Because TMJ has a variety of causes, it can be hard to pinpoint the exact reason for your jaw pain and find a solution. The pain can go away on its own by reducing stress, eating softer foods, or treating jaw clenching or teeth grinding. However, if your TMJ is caused by an underlying oral or medical condition, it will require treatment to find relief. Book a consultation with our team to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.