Without treatment, TMJ disorder can leave you struggling with aches, pains, and movement limitations that negatively impact your quality of life. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is ready to help you understand why you have developed this problem with your jaw movement and alignment. As we examine you and look for the roots of your issues with poor jaw health or function, we can encounter other oral health issues connected to your discomfort. Many people who struggle with TMJ disorder also have issues with bruxism, or habitual teeth grinding, that will need to be resolved. We can address these to help move forward with your treatment. We can also discuss services to resolve problems like dental damage and malocclusion, as these can also interfere with your bite function and quality of life.
Teeth Grinding Can Lead To Several Serious Problems
Teeth grinding can cause a person to start struggling with TMJ disorder, but it is also a condition that can begin after your TMJ troubles develop. While you may not feel sure about which issue was a trigger for the other, you can be eager to have relief from both. In addition to the aches and pains associated with TMJ disorder, bruxism can cause you to experience alarming degrees of dental damage that will require restorative dental work!
Our Approach To TMJ Treatment Can Offer Several Forms Of Protection
A custom oral appliance can be made to relieve pressure and pain from your TMJ troubles. When worn at night, it can correct the position of your jaw and reduce the tension that has affected your joints and muscles. An oral appliance can also help you protect your teeth against bruxism. For those who experience frequent headaches, we can use TruDenta to determine how corrective therapy can lead to better, more comfortable movements that reduce their occurrence.
Oral Health Services That Can Help You Recover From TMJ Problems
As we evaluate you to determine the roots of your TMJ troubles, we may identify oral health issues that should be addressed to help you move past discomfort. Patients sometimes change their bite movement to work around trouble with certain teeth. To resolve this problem, we can determine if you need a dental crown, or dental crowns, to help you bite and chew with more natural movements. We can also look into the role that malocclusion is playing in affecting your dental function. If crooked teeth are impacting your bite, we can discuss Invisalign treatment.
Discuss Your TMJ Concerns At Absolute Dental Care
By visiting our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office for help with TMJ disorder, you can undergo treatments that relieve you of discomfort and interfere with your dental function. To learn more about TMJ treatment, contact Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
