TMJ/TMD Therapy
Does your jaw make a clicking sound while talking or chewing? If so, then you should make an appointment with your dentist because it can be a TMJ disorder or a related problem.
Our general dental practitioners at Shelburne Smile Centre can help determine the proper diagnosis based on your symptoms and come up with a treatment plan best suited for you.
What is TMD?
A TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a disorder related to your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ is the bone structure, muscles, and connective tissues that cover your jaw and control the process of chewing. This disorder of the joint, can result in pain and soreness near your jaw, as well as a clicking in the joint when you speak or chew.
It is important to get this disorder treated on time because it can lead to headaches, muscle pain, malocclusion, and even damage your teeth from grinding or clenching.
What is the treatment offered at Shelburne Smile Centre for TMD?
There are various ways of treating this disorder at Shelburne Smile Centre. Treatment options can vary from non-invasive therapies and bites splints to injections or even surgery.
Initially, one of the dentists at Shelburne Smile Centre completes a dental examination and assesses the extent of the condition and regulates what course of treatment is best for your customized situation.
Generally, the dentist will start with conservative treatments, such as self-care, physical therapy, and bite guards. In some cases, the dentist might prescribe medications to relax your jaw and alleviate the pain.
The therapy of TMJ varies from one person to another, in most cases, the team at Shelburne Smile Centre make a treatment plan for you by asking you to adopt certain lifestyle changes to help ease restoration in your jaw.
Some of the lifestyle changes may include the following:
Avoiding sudden jaw movements, such as yawningSleeping on your backReducing your stress levels
