TMJ Treatment Athens
Relief for Your Aching Jaw
It’s perfectly normal that your body will feel sore at times. Nevertheless, make sure you don’t ignore lasting or severe jaw pain. This sign and similar ones may indicate you have a TMJ disorder. Such a problem would be unpleasant and put your mouth at risk. Instead, visit us for qualified TMJ treatment in Athens. Find out more by reading below or by booking a consultation soon.
Why Choose Athens Dental Associates for TMJ Treatment?
- Dentist Experienced in Diagnosing & Treating TMD
- Treatment Can Stop Unconscious Teeth Grinding
- BOTOX Injections for TMD/Headaches
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder (or TMD) is a condition that affects your jaw joints. The symptoms are many and varied. The most common ones include:
- Persistent jaw pain
- Headaches and/or migraines
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
- Jaw popping or clicking
- Changes in how your teeth align
- Ringing in your ears (i.e., tinnitus)
- Earaches
TMJ Treatment Options
At your consultation visit, we’ll closely assess your jaw joints and mouth. We may even take dental X-rays or CBCT images as part of this process. Afterward, we’ll review our findings and suggest the most suitable treatment options.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustments
If your TMJ disorder stems from an alignment issue, we could give you an equilibration. This treatment – also known as occlusal adjustment – is a series of changes to your bite. It slightly reshapes your teeth so the top and bottom arches fit better together. That way, your TMJ would face less excessive pressure.
Occlusal Splints
Another option to consider is an occlusal splint. It’s a kind of mouthguard that reduces your face’s muscle tension. In other words, wearing it would lessen the pressure on your jaw joints. (It’s recommended that you only wear the splint at night.) You’ll then enjoy far fewer TMJ disorder symptoms.
BOTOX Treatment
While BOTOX is a well-known cosmetic service, it can also address your TMJ disorder. Getting the injections causes the tensed muscles in your face to relax. You’d then experience relief from jaw pain, headaches, and other kinds of discomfort. These results can also last for several months at a time.