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TMJ Disorder

How Can My Dentist Help my Jaw Pain?
Do you have chronic jaw pain?

If so, you might have TMJ disorder. This condition is not only painful, but it also makes simple daily activities like chewing or sleeping much more difficult. Our Toronto dentist offer treatment for TMJ disorder as a part of our dental practice. The first thing you can do to overcome TMJ is to learn the facts.

 

How to Get Started

If you’re experiencing symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, such as jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, headaches, or neck discomfort, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with us. Together with The Jaw & Spine Centre, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

For more information about The Jaw & Spine Centre, visit their website at thejawspinedoctor.com.

 

Yonge Front Dental Partners with The Jaw & Spine Centre for TMJ Care

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26 Wellington St E, Unit #110 Toronto, ON M5E 1S2

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What Is TMJ Disorder?

TMJ disorder refers to problems with your temporomandibular joint, which connects your mandible(lower jaw) to your temporal bone. The TMJ can slide in an unusual way or become locked in one place. This can cause a variety or symptoms. You might have face, jaw joint, neck, and shoulder or ear painwhen you move your jaw to eat or speak. You might not be able to open your mouth as wide as normal. Your jaws can get stuck open or closed, and you can hear clicking or popping noises when you move your mouth. Your face might feel tired. You might have trouble chewing, and you might have swelling on one or both sides of your face.

What Can Cause TMJ Disorder?

Braces treatment starts with a thorough examination, x-rays, a teeth cleaning and a discussion with your dentist. Some people who get braces need to have separators, which are plastic rings that fit around the back teeth. If you need them, they are put in place before the visit when you are fitted for your braces. Your dental hygienist cleans your teeth and applies conditioner to them.

Treament Using Night Guards

Night guards offered by your dentist provide a safe and effective treatment for TMJ disorder. Your dentist makes an impression of your teeth and sends it to a dental lab where technicians use it to create your night guard. You put in your night guard before you go to bed and wear it as you sleep. The night guard holds your jaw in a proper position that allows you to rest without painful jaw movements.

Treatment with Dental Work

Often, all you need to relieve TMJ disorder is to have dental work that evens out the pressure on your teeth. This is particularly true for those who have missing teeth. Braces can also help because they change the alignment of your teeth as well as your jaw. When your jaw no longer needs to compensate for variations in chewing surfaces, it works more efficiently and with less pain.

Treatment with Medications

Once your dentist diagnoses your TMJ disorder, they can give you certain medications that can help. For example, muscle relaxants can ease the excessive force of teeth clenching and grinding. Anti-anxiety medications can help you feel less stressed so you can better relax the TMJ. Some patients can also benefit from antidepressants to help them emotionally withstand the pain, discomfort and dysfunction associated with TMJ disorder.

Treatment with Surgery

Having dental sealants applied is a very easy process. After your routine cleaning, your dentist can paint the dental sealant onto the chosen tooth surfaces. The dentist might also shine a special light on the sealant to help it bond to your teeth. You do not have to have any anesthetic for this procedure. At each dental appointment after the sealant is applied, your dentist checks to see if your teeth need to be resealed. If so, the procedure is the same for each application.

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    26 Wellington St E, Unit #110 Toronto, ON M5E 1S2

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