When you have imbalance in your jaw, this pressure could lead to an issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. The result could be a host of uncomfortable symptoms, including persistent jaw pain or a clicking sensation. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about how we can use TMJ treatment to bring relief and protect your smile from serious complications down the road.
Jaw Pain and TMJ Disorder
When you have persistent pain in your jaw or face, a popping or clicking sensation, then you should talk to our team. We will assess your smile to understand the cause and severity of your TMJ concerns, and so we can create a custom treatment option. The disorder could occur due to missing teeth, misalignment, injury, or complications with the growth of your smile or eruption of your teeth. Over time, this could cause issues opening and closing your mouth and increase the risk of bruxism, or chronic teeth grinding, which can damage your teeth. Don’t ignore sudden and persistent pain in and around your smile, see our team for a diagnosis!
Diagnosis and TruDenta
To obtain a disuse and plan treatment with precision, our team will employ the advanced TruDenta® system. With T-scan technology, we will analyze your smile and obtain clear and detailed images, assessing how your bite forces are spread across your smile, looking for areas of wear and friction that could indicate TMD concerns or bruxism. We then use the images to create a custom oral appliance!
Oral Appliance Therapy
The oral appliance is designed to not only fit comfortably, but to ease the pressure on your jaw joints and nerves, so you avoid pain in the head, jaw, and face that usually occurs with TMJ disorder. The appliance is custom-fitted for your smile and worn as you sleep, fitting like a simple mouthguard. But once in place, the device actually helps shift your smile to ease stress and strain, so you avoid symptoms and can avoid complications down the road. The appliance also helps protect teeth from teeth grinding, as it places a barrier between your upper and lower sets of teeth. The device is easy to use and clean, and can travel with you too!
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like TMJ disorder with TruDenta® and a custom oral appliance, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to enjoy optimal oral health, so you can smile with confidence all summer long.
Do You Have Questions About Treating TMD?
You can call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment now, so we can help you enjoy better bite balance and comfort, avoiding the complications of issues like TMJ disorder and even bruxism.
