TMD Therapy can help alleviate symptoms of pain in the jaw joints due to improper bite, habits and lifestyle.
Some minor changes in your bite, habits and lifestyle can give you a major relief from pain and discomfort and improve your life.
We can provide you individualized treatment option that suits your need and helps resolve the underlying issue causing TMD.
Treatment therapies can range from Consultation, Cooperation from patient in modifying habits and lifestyle changes, Prescription drugs to alleviate pain and discomfort, specialized injections, Physical Therapy and in rare instances Surgical Remedies.
Triggering factors for TMD are:
- Improper bite (the way our teeth close together)
- Oral habits such as biting nails, or wires
- Clenching of jaw muscles during anger bursts
- Grinding teeth at night
- High Stress levels
- Deformation of jaws or teeth
Common signs and symptoms of TMD are:
- Pain and tenderness on one or both sides of jaw muscles
- Inability to open mouth properly
- Pain during chewing food
- Wear facets on the edges and front of teeth due to grinding teeth at night
- Pain in the ear
- Pain radiating to the neck, shoulder and back
- Hearing issues
- Migraine headaches
- Intensive Tiredness or Irritability
An Appliance called Mouthguard is advised for all children and teens who engage in sports and other activities to protect their jaws and teeth. It can be fabricated in our office.
