TMJ Treatment Severna Park
Lasting Relief from Jaw Pain & Headaches
No one should have to live with chronic pain, but millions of people struggle with a sore jaw and frequent headaches every day. These often stem from a problem with their jaw joints, or TMJ. Severna Park Smiles can help patients finally treat the source of their pain rather than manage the symptoms, so if you’re ready to get the long-term relief you’ve been searching for, schedule an appointment with us today.
Why Choose Severna Park Smiles for TMJ Treatment?
- Dentist is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
- Able to Stop Teeth Grinding & Headaches
- Friendly & Compassionate All-Female Dental Team
What is TMJ Disorder?
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of dysfunctions that cause facial pain, particularly around the TMJ joint in the jaw. TMD issues may result in pain in areas around the ear, neck, and jaw joint, limitations or deviations on opening the mouth, and sounds while moving the jaw. Treatment options are dependent on symptoms.
How We Treat TMJ Disorder
With TMJ treatment, the goal is often to bring balance back to the bite so that no single area along each row of teeth is bearing more pressure than the others (which can lead to pain).
With an equilibration, this is done by identifying the high-pressure spots and removing them by slightly reshaping the teeth, removing or adding just a few millimeters of enamel so that the upper and lower rows sit evenly. This allows the facial muscles to relax and heal.
An occlusal splint is a custom oral appliance worn to bed that places the jaw in a more comfortable and natural position while also protecting the teeth from excessive grinding. A patient simply takes it off in the morning and should be symptom-free for the rest of the day.