If you keep experiencing painful headaches along with jaw pain and stiffness, you should know that these discomforts could be resolved through TMJ treatment. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can discuss the impact that TMJ disorder is having on your life, look for evidence of teeth grinding, and recommend treatment to put these issues behind you. Many people can have their problems resolved by wearing a custom appliance provided to them by their dentist. When worn at night, it will train your jaw to rest in a more comfortable position and ease troubles with pain and sensitivity. If necessary, we can also recommend different dental services to improve your bite function and resolve problems with discomfort.
How TMJ Problems Lead To Trouble With Headaches
The trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for jaw movement, is also responsible for sensation in your face, neck, and head. When you experience problems with your jaw that lead to chronic stress or poor joint alignment, you can endure more than just pain and stiffness in this area. Unresolved TMJ problems can negatively affect your face, neck, and head, leading to ongoing discomfort that can hurt your quality of life.
What We Can Do To Address Your Chronic Discomfort
If you are frequently struggling with jaw pain, headaches, and other signs of TMJ disorder, we can study your jaw movement and see if TMJ treatment would be beneficial. When wearing a custom oral appliance at night, your jaw will be held in a more comfortable position, one that resolves tension and eases alignment concerns. We can also help you correct problems with your bite that may be contributing to headaches. With TruDenta, we can look at how your jaw operations is affecting you so that we can make beneficial corrections to bite movement.
Are You Also Struggling With Nightly Teeth Grinding?
If you suffer from bruxism, and grind your teeth during the night, you can do more than just increase the tension on your jaw joints and muscles. In time, this wear and tear can lead to serious dental damage! In addition to helping you stop this habit, we can recommend any necessary restorative dental work or cosmetic dental work to address damage that has already affected your tooth enamel.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About TMJ Treatment
At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, patients who struggle with TMJ disorder can learn the benefits of treatment to ease their difficulties with pain and limited or painful jaw movement. If you would like to learn more about this service, or about any other services we can offer to improve your quality of life, please contact Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440 to set up an appointment.
