TMJ Treatment

It is reported that an estimated 10-million Americans suffer from disorders in the temporomandibular joint and muscles.

And because of its complexity, there is a sizable range of causes for dysfunction and disorders. Some of the TMJ symptoms related to this disorder include:

• Chronic headaches
• Ear pain and popping sounds in the ear
• Stiff or sore jaw muscles
• Jaw clicking and popping, or locking of the jaw joint
• Pain in the temple area

At Palmer Dental, we provide a range of services to help patients of all ages maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. Among our neuromuscular dentistry services are TMJ treatment options for adults as well as children of all ages.

Call Palmer Dental to schedule an appointment if you or a family member requires relief or pain treatment. We can treat patients of all ages with customized care.

TMJ Treatment Options To Relieve Pain

In some instances symptoms may go away without treatment. However, if they persist we can recommend a variety of TMJ treatment options including:

• Oral splints or bite guards
• Physical therapy, exercises, ultrasound or moist heat and ice
• Pharmaceuticals such as muscle relaxants, pain relievers or sedatives

Corrective dental treatment to improve your bite TMJ disfunction can be complicated and can require a referral to a specialist to treat it. It is also important to understand that the use of surgical intercession is used only in rare cases.

Call us today to schedule a consultation!