Schools of thought on treatment for TMJ, and how your Waterford dental office stands out
TMJ disorder is a condition that can affect your entire livelihood. Somewhat challenging to recognize, it is possible to suffer from dysfunctional temporomandibular joints and have no idea what is causing painful, inconvenient symptoms. Even upon determining that TMJ disorder has developed, there are several options available for the treatment for TMJ. Our Waterford dental practice is one that people from around the country will visit for our comfortable, effective approach.
The condition of TMJ disorder may occur for a variety of reasons. Our oral structure gains function from the jaw, its muscles and ligaments, and the joints that connect this body part to the skull. The temporomandibular joints are responsible for allowing the various movements necessary for speaking, laughing, chewing, and more. For some, these joints may experience a physical injury. Even a minor whiplash from a sporting accident can trigger dysfunction in these joints. For many, the exact cause of TMJ disorder is never discovered. However, a suitable form of treatment can be found.
A common school of thought regarding the treatment of TMJ disorder is to act conservatively, making no permanent modifications to oral structure. The traditional non-permanent treatment includes a customized bite splint, behavioral modification such as stress relief or breaking certain habits, and medications. A bite splint could be likened to a mouth guard, or an Invisalign aligner. These splints can be made for the upper or lower arch, and facilitate the proper positioning of the jaw by controlling where teeth land when biting down. Controlling this function is thought to reduce the impact felt by temporomandibular joints, and thus relax the surrounding muscles to reduce symptoms.
Metropolitan Dental Centers is a practice that is staffed by some of the best dental professionals in our country. We are committed to the successful treatment of TMJ disorder and facial pain, and have two extensively trained professionals who follow a unique, non-surgical, systemic approach to correct TMJ disorder and the head and neck pain it produces. One of our dentists, Dr. Fraschetti, has taught dental professionals around the country on the topic of TMJ and facial pain, and sees patients from around the U.S. and Canada who have not found relief through other forms of treatment.
Metropolitan Dental Centers realizes that the mouth is far more than a set of teeth and gums. We incorporate advanced technique and technology in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions so that you can live life to the fullest.
The condition of TMJ disorder may occur for a variety of reasons. Our oral structure gains function from the jaw, its muscles and ligaments, and the joints that connect this body part to the skull. The temporomandibular joints are responsible for allowing the various movements necessary for speaking, laughing, chewing, and more. For some, these joints may experience a physical injury. Even a minor whiplash from a sporting accident can trigger dysfunction in these joints. For many, the exact cause of TMJ disorder is never discovered. However, a suitable form of treatment can be found.
A common school of thought regarding the treatment of TMJ disorder is to act conservatively, making no permanent modifications to oral structure. The traditional non-permanent treatment includes a customized bite splint, behavioral modification such as stress relief or breaking certain habits, and medications. A bite splint could be likened to a mouth guard, or an Invisalign aligner. These splints can be made for the upper or lower arch, and facilitate the proper positioning of the jaw by controlling where teeth land when biting down. Controlling this function is thought to reduce the impact felt by temporomandibular joints, and thus relax the surrounding muscles to reduce symptoms.
Metropolitan Dental Centers is a practice that is staffed by some of the best dental professionals in our country. We are committed to the successful treatment of TMJ disorder and facial pain, and have two extensively trained professionals who follow a unique, non-surgical, systemic approach to correct TMJ disorder and the head and neck pain it produces. One of our dentists, Dr. Fraschetti, has taught dental professionals around the country on the topic of TMJ and facial pain, and sees patients from around the U.S. and Canada who have not found relief through other forms of treatment.
Metropolitan Dental Centers realizes that the mouth is far more than a set of teeth and gums. We incorporate advanced technique and technology in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions so that you can live life to the fullest.