For some, persistent jaw pain and a popping in your smile could mean the presence of TMJ disorder, also known as TMD. But our team can offer a comfortable and noninvasive solution to bring relief and protect your oral health! In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about stopping the pain of untreated TMJ disorder.
Jaw Pain and TMD
The temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to your skull and control the movements necessary to eat and speak. When these joints undergo excessive strain, this could lead to TMJ disorder. Without treatment, the disorder could upset how you open and close your mouth. The disorder could be caused by issues like tooth loss, misalignment, injury to the face or jaw, or issues with the growth of your jaw or eruption of your teeth. The arrival of wisdom teeth could be a factor too! Symptoms to watch for include a popping or cracking in the jaw, headaches and migraines, facial pain, and even aches in the neck and shoulders. When you have persistent pain in and around your face, please let us know right away!
Creating a Custom Oral Appliance
Instead of an invasive procedure, we could offer relief with an oral appliance. The device will be custom-fitted to your smile based on detailed digital images and impressions we take of your bite. When worn, this will fit like a mouthguard. The device is used overnight, and helps shift your bite to ease underlying stress and strain, so you avoid TMD-related symptoms. The appliance also aids in treating bruxism. Chronic teeth grinding, bruxism could be caused by TMJ disorder and vice-versa, and could damage teeth to cause painful complications and alter the appearance of your teeth. But the appliance can place a soft barrier between the upper and lower teeth to prevent further damage!
Lifestyle Changes
You can also help by cutting down on caffeinated products, avoiding hard or chewy foods, and placing a warm washcloth to the side of the face to ease discomfort. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism, then contact our team today.
Riverside Dental Group Provides TMJ Treatment
We want to help you find the right solution for the pain in your bite and face. To find out more about improving bite balance and easing strain, then please 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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