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Do you have questions about TMJ disorder treatment? Have you been worrying about your jaw health because of discomfort or associated symptoms like headaches? If so, it’s important to remember that the sooner you visit us, the better. By diagnosing an issue with your TMJs and providing your joints with relief, we can help steer you back toward comfort and away from damage that can make matters worse.

Questions and Answers: TMJ Disorder

Question: Why do I need TMJ disorder treatment? Can’t I just focus on relaxing my jaw throughout the day?

Answer: If we suggest therapy for your jaw joints it’s because you need it – you are either already experiencing significant symptoms or damage has begun. The sooner we provide you with treatment, the easier it is to prevent potentially serious injury.

Question: How do you provide me with TMJ disorder treatment?

Answer: We rely on the use of oral appliance therapy. This means that we will furnish you with an oral device that is a lot like a mouth guard. You will place it in your mouth before you go to bed, so your jaw joints relax while you sleep. The appliance shifts your jaws gently into a more suitable position, so they can relax rather than remain tense.

Question: So does that mean if I’m receiving TMJ disorder treatment that I shouldn’t worry about my jaw joints during the day?

Answer: No, doing your best to avoid placing extra strain on your TMJs is certainly extremely helpful. For instance, if you grind your teeth, let us know so we can address your bruxism. If you usually chew on ice – give up that habit. Find ways to relax, as well, if you’re prone to stress. Every effort helps.

ABOUT YOUR RIVERSIDE, CA DENTIST:

Riverside Dental Group is happy to provide patients with preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry services as well as orthodontic care. To discover more or to schedule an appointment, call us at our Riverside, CA office today at (951) 689-5031. We are also happy to serve patients from Corona, Temecula, Moreno Valley, and surrounding communities.