TMJ Treatment - Denison, TX
Entrust Our Team to
Ease Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Restore Comfortable Jaw Function
for a Happier, Healthier Life
Your two temporomandibular joints (TMJs) connect your lower jawbone to your skull. These complex joints slide and rotate in front of each ear, and consist of your mandible (lower jaw) and temporal bone (the side and base of your skull). When your TMJs are correctly aligned, muscle actions such as chewing, talking, yawning, and swallowing happen without causing noticeable issues. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction can occur if these structures aren’t aligned or synchronized. Bruxism (tooth cleaning/grinding), chronic stress, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and trauma to the head, neck, or jaw are all associated with TMJ disorder.
Pain in and around your TMJ joints can be mild to severe and may even restrict movement. In addition to pain, this condition can negatively impact your physical and psychological well-being, especially when symptoms are misdiagnosed and/or you don’t receive proper treatment. If you’re struggling with jaw pain, we encourage you to visit Lake Texoma Dental Care & Wellness for an in-depth assessment. As a practice focusing on oral and whole-body health, our dentists look at all your risk factors and coexisting conditions that can contribute to TMJ dysfunction. Then we recommend evidence-based TMJ treatment in Denison, TX, based on your unique case, including your jaw anatomy, bite alignment, symptoms, and severity.
The Symptoms & Signs of TMJ Dysfunction
- Pain in your jaw area
- Pain, ringing, or stuffiness in your ears
- Frequent headaches or neckaches
- Clicking or popping sound with jaw movement
- Muscle spasms in your jaw area
- A change in your bite alignment
- Locked jaw or limited opening of the mouth
Unlock a Pain-Free Jaw with
Prompt Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment
Occlusal Adjustments
Our dentists will perform an oral exam at Lake Texoma Dental Care & Wellness to determine if you have misalignment. We’ll also examine your TMJs and muscles for tenderness and press around your head to pinpoint sensitive and painful trigger points.
If we determine your teeth aren’t coming together properly, an occlusal adjustment in Denison, TX, incrementally reshapes chewing surfaces to eliminate interferences. An occlusal adjustment is a simple TMJ treatment that can alleviate TMJ-related pain and dysfunction by redistributing bite pressure, improving jaw function, and reducing muscle tension.
Orthodontics
The relationship between malocclusion and TMJ dysfunction has been the subject of extensive research. If it’s established that misalignment of your teeth and jaw contributes to your symptoms, orthodontics in Denison, TX, may be a potential solution.
While orthodontics can help, a comprehensive evaluation, gradual adjustments, and regular monitoring are essential because braces can sometimes lead to increased discomfort. Gentle and gradual tooth and jaw alignment with Invisalign® can help alleviate the strain on your TMJs, potentially reducing or eliminating symptoms.
Mouthguard/Splint Therapy
A customized mouthguard, also called a splint, orthotic, or occlusal appliance, is often the first-line solution to ease TMJ pain. Our team will customize your device, check it regularly, and make any necessary modifications to achieve symptom relief. Stabilization splints that cover all your teeth prevent bruxism, reducing pain by easing the overuse or extension of your jaw muscles.
Repositioning splints reposition your lower jaw by pulling it forward. You will wear this type of splint for 24 hours a day initially. However, once your pain subsides, we’ll provide a plan for long-term use.
We Offer Professional TMJ Treatment
for Jaw Pain Relief
If you have mild or periodic TMJ problems, our dentists can recommend self-care practices to ease pain. If we determine that TMJ treatment in Denison, TX is required, we’ll recommend the best approach to lessen your orofacial pain, increase mobility/function of your TMJs, and reduce facial muscle spasms. Of course, when debilitating physical symptoms are resolved, this also improves quality of life.
Although we offer cost-effective procedures to alleviate TMJ dysfunction, we never want to see price become a barrier to getting relief. Although we’re a fee-for-service practice, we offer competitive prices and dental financing to make TMJ treatment more affordable!