If you have a popping or crackling/clicking sensation in your jaw, this could be a potential symptom of TMJ disorder. Sometimes referred to as TMD, this could lead to discomfort and complications for your oral health. But our Riverside Dental Group team can offer relief for popping jaws and other TMJ symptoms with an oral appliance.
The Warning Signs (and Causes) of TMJ Disorder
How do you know when to see our team for an issue like TMJ disorder? People with TMD may experience a host of uncomfortable symptoms, which could include pain in the face, neck, and jaw. Headaches and migraines could occur, as could a popping or clicking in the jaw. Some may also grind their teeth, leading to tooth sensitivity and toothaches. When you have persistent pain in your smile let us know.
The disorder could develop due to changes to your bite balance, such as malocclusion brought on by dental misalignment, tooth loss, injury to the face or jaw, untreated bruxism (teeth grinding), and issues with the growth of the bite or eruption of the teeth. The arrival of the wisdom teeth could be a factor too!
Starting Treatment
Our team will conduct a detailed examination of your smile, so that we can assess the presence of TMJ disorder and also understand the cause and severity too. With this information, we can discuss treatment options. For some, we could correct uneven smiles by providing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners or braces. For others, we could remove missing teeth with a bridge, dental implants, or even a set of dentures. We could also use crowns or bonding to improve bite balance too. But for most, relief is possible with a simple and noninvasive oral appliance.
Oral Appliance Therapy
The oral appliance will look like a mouthguard, but is actually custom-fitted for your smile. When in place, this helps shift your jaw to ease pressure and strain, so you avoid painful symptoms during your waking hours. If you grind your teeth, this also provides a soft barrier between the upper and lower teeth to prevent further damage. If you have any questions about how we treat issues like TMJ disorder, then contact our team today to learn more!
Riverside Dental Group Provides Relief From TMD
With a custom oral appliance, we can offer treatment for your TMJ disorder. To find out more about diagnosing and treating TMD call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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