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If you currently deal with pain on a daily basis because your jaw is constantly stiff, sore, or otherwise uncomfortable, you should let your Riverside, CA dentist know about it. These issues are not something you have to simply put up with over time – they can point to an issue with TMJ disorder we can help you address! Several issues can lead to a person experiencing TMJ disorder. Problems with this condition can occur after an injury, due to an uneven bite movement, or because of teeth grinding issues. We can use a custom oral appliance to help by keeping your jaw in a more comfortable position.

How TMJ Disorder Affects A Person’s Daily Life

While there are several issues that can lead to TMJ disorder, it can have consistent (unpleasant) effects on a person’s quality of life. You can find it hard to move your jaw, either because of pain or due to stiffness. You can also experience difficulties with teeth grinding, facial soreness, and even an increase in headaches.

Using Oral Appliance Therapy To Relive Tension And Improve Joint Alignment

With a custom oral appliance, we can help you correct an imbalance in your jaw joints and muscles. Worn at night, the appliance holds your jaw in a corrective position, training it to rest more comfortably. Over time, this can lead to a reduction in the tension and poor alignment that have troubled you. We can also use an oral appliance to help if you struggle with nightly teeth grinding troubles.

Are Problems With Your Bite Putting More Strain On Your Jaw?

You may have difficulties with your bite that contribute to your TMJ disorder. These issues sometimes call for restorative dental work, as you may not be able to comfortably apply pressure to certain teeth. If so, we can use dental crowns to make biting and chewing easier.

Talk To Your Riverside, CA Dentist About TMJ Therapy

Living with TMJ disorder can be difficult, as you can find yourself frequently struggling with aches and pains that interfere with your quality of life. It can even become difficult for you to enjoy certain foods, or laugh and speak comfortably! At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can recommend services to improve your quality of life by easing the pain that you are in. To learn more, or to discuss treatment at one of our other locations closer to you, please reach out to us at the following:

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

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 in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.