Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder (TMJD)

Treating TMJ Disorders

You may be surprised to hear that temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) affects between 5% and 12% of adults in the US.

At Branin Center for Dentistry, we have doctors specially certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) to treat TMJ Disorders with minimally invasive therapies that provide effective, lasting solutions for patients suffering from TMJ disorders.

Symptoms of TMJ

People suffering from TMJ often struggle with chronic facial pain, muscle tension, frequent migraines and headaches and other symptoms caused by their teeth and jaw. TPJ can cause persistent pain, make it difficult to speak and chew, and can threaten other aspects of dental health.

You might be surprised what a skilled dentist can uncover by looking inside your mouth. If we see signs that you grind your teeth or clench your jaw, it may be important to investigate the possibility of TMJ disorder.

Some common signs of TMJ disorder are:

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Muscle tension in the face, neck, and shoulders
  • Throbbing pain through the ear
  • Clicking or popping noises when you open and close your jaw
  • Lockjaw or loss of jaw mobility
  • Pain or difficulty chewing

Finding Relief From Jaw Pain

TMJ symptoms occur when the joints that connect your skull with your jaw become overworked or damaged. Looking at your symptoms allows us to accurately your TMJD, and create treatment options that can both help protect your teeth, and be pain-free.

At Branin Center for Dentistry, our AAFE certified doctors offer several effective therapies and TMJ treatment options, including:

  • Invisalign® orthodontics to correct bite misalignment and reduce stress on the jaw
  • Muscle relaxation injections (FDA-approved) to treat myofascial pain, and muscle tension
  • Mouthguards and custom oral appliances that allow the jaw to heal and prevent teeth grinding

Our AAFE certified dentists can properly diagnose, and help solve jaw pain, along with the unpleasant symptoms it creates. Let us help you resolve jaw pain. Call us today to set up an appointment.