Are you currently living with TMJ disorder? This is an issue that can affect your life in many unwelcome ways. It can make biting and chewing difficult because of pain as well as stiffness, it can cause you to experience headaches on a regular basis, and it can even lead to difficulties with teeth grinding. In other words, it is a problem that can have a serious impact on your quality of life. Fortunately, it is also one that your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can address! After an evaluation, we can determine how to best address the issues that are currently affecting the alignment and movement of your jaw. Many people benefit from oral appliance therapy, which corrects poor alignment and encourages more comfortable jaw movement. We can also recommend orthodontic treatment or even the placement of dental crowns on vulnerable teeth to address bite issues.
1. Your Jaw Problems Can Cause You To Suffer More Headaches
An increase in headaches is hardly a welcome development, but it can be an issue for someone who is not dealing with their TMJ disorder. In addition to using oral appliance therapy to help someone affected by this issue, we can use TruDenta to identify problems with your jaw movement that can negatively affect your jaw muscles and joints. With these problems identified, we can work with you on developing better jaw movement to reduce pain and stiffness.
2. Unresolved Problems With Your Jaw Can Lead To Teeth Grinding
If you are not dealing with your TMJ troubles, you may begin grinding your teeth, particularly at night. Nightly teeth grinding produces issues with gradual wear and tear that can hurt your smile as well as more serious damages to your tooth structure. The longer you wait to deal with nightly teeth grinding, the more likely you are to need cosmetic dental work, or even restorative dental work, to deal with its effects on your enamel.
3. Your Dentist Can Provide Help In The Form Of Oral Appliance Therapy
Many people who struggle with TMJ disorder can address it through oral appliance therapy. A custom oral appliance can change how your jaw rests in order to reduce excess tension, and to improve your alignment. Over time, you can enjoy better, less painful jaw movements, and you can be less likely to develop headaches!
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist If You Struggle With TMJ Disorder
At Absolute Dental Care, we are prepared to help patients who start to experience symptoms of TMJ disorder. The right treatment can ease ongoing pain and stiffness, and it can protect you from potential dental damage related to habitual teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. To find out more about how we can help you, please call our Virginia Beach, VA dental office at (757) 428-7440.
