There are certain signs of oral health trouble that you do not want to ignore. A persistent or serious pain in your tooth can be an obvious concern, but you should also be worried about discomfort that affects you when you bite and chew, as well as lingering jaw discomfort. These issues often serve as warnings that a person is suffering from TMJ disorder. If it is not addressed, it can lead to more discomfort, as well as more frequent headaches and a harmful teeth grinding habit. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can help you determine if you have problems with your jaw alignment or movement that calls for treatment. If you do, we can provide relief with a custom oral appliance. We can also discuss the benefits of treatment that will help you improve your bite function.
Do You Frequently Experience Any Of These Issues?
How often do you find it difficult to move your jaw because of pain or stiffness? Do you regularly feel pain or sensitivity in your jaw and face? How often do you experience headaches or neck pain? Someone affected by TMJ disorder can struggle with all of these issues as well as problems with habitual teeth grinding, including nightly grinding that can damage their teeth. Rather than try to live with your discomfort, talk to your dentist about treatment. With a custom oral appliance, we can help you ease tension on your joints and muscles, which can lead to a welcome relief from recurring pain.
Arranging Treatment To Alleviate Jaw Pain And Stiffness
After a careful study of your bite and joint alignment, we can determine if TMJ is a problem for you. We can also check to see if oral appliance therapy is the right approach for easing tension on your joints and muscles. Wearing the appliance during the night will help you hold your jaw in a more comfortable position. If we find that there are oral health problems that stop you from biting and chewing in a way that feels comfortable, we can discuss the benefits of restorative dental work, or treatment with Invisalign aligners to make your bite more even.
Dealing With Teeth Grinding
A custom oral appliance can protect your smile from unconscious teeth grinding that occurs during the night. This can keep you safe from further harm. Unfortunately, many patients do not receive the appropriate care until after this problem, known as bruxism, does damage to their enamel. We can recommend cosmetic dental work, or if necessary we can discuss treatment for your oral health.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Treatment For TMJ Disorder
By taking action to address TMJ disorder, you can put a stop to many frustrating aches and pains! For more information, please reach out to Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
