TMJ Treatment
Relief for jaw pain and discomfort.
What Is TMJ?
If you have been experiencing painful sensations in your jaw you could be suffering from TMJ syndrome or temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMJ syndrome is a common dental disorder that can be quite uncomfortable and cause more serious health issues down the road if you neglect to go to a qualified dentist to seek treatment. Here at Hawley Lane Dental … Click to open this link in the same window … , we’re experienced in treating TMJ and have helped many patients deal with their TMJ issues in Stratford, CT.
Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is comprised of a connection of muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and bones and connects your jawbone to your skull. The joint works much like a hinge and is what allows you to open and move your mouth. Because of the hard work this joint endures (just think of how much you talk in a day), it is susceptible to overexertion, and that is when TMJ syndrome can set in.
What Are the Symptoms of TMJ?
Typically, a person suffering from a TMJ disorder will experience some amount of pain. But there are also times when a person may not experience pain at all, so it’s important to visit your dentist for regular dental exams … Click to open this link in the same window … . Aside from mouth and jaw pain, there are a handful of other symptoms that, if experiencing, you should make an appointment with your dentist right away. Common TMJ symptoms … Click to open this link in a new window … include:
We get asked all the time if TMJ syndrome will just go away on its own. The answer is: possibly. For lighter cases of TMJ syndrome, where you are experiencing a clicking or grating sound but no pain, there is the possibility that with rest and consciously trying to keep your mouth closed for an extended period of time, the irritation to your TMJ joint will resolve itself. This would be the case if your TMJ issues have been caused by some sort of trauma to the joint, and it just needs time to heal.
There are multiple reasons why a person can end up with TMJ syndrome. Trauma is one of them, but others include genetics, age, arthritis, or teeth grinding. Whatever the reason, most cases require TMJ treatment to help gain relief.
Many cases of TMJ disorder can be managed with fairly simple nonsurgical treatments like a mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding. However, for severe cases, surgery could be required, and we would refer you to a TMJ specialist in Connecticut that handles this type of surgical procedure.
If you live in or near Stratford, Connecticut and are dealing with the pain or discomfort of TMJ-related issues, book an appointment at Hawley Lane Dental so we can assess your oral health concerns.
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