TMJ DISORDER TREATMENT IN HOUSTON, TX

Have you been looking for a Houston dentist who specializes in TMJ disorder but can’t seem to find the right information? You’ve come to the right place! Read through our page to learn everything you need to know about TMJ disorder treatment.

Do you often wake up with a sore jaw? Do you have difficulty or discomfort when chewing? You may suffer from a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders may experience a host of symptoms, including the lack of ability to move their jaw. The earliest symptoms of TMJ may appear in the jaw joints themselves, but symptoms may spread to other parts of the face and nearby areas as the condition worsens. Patients suffering from TMJ disorders can visit our Houston TMJ treatment expert for diagnosis and proper care.

Temporomandibular joint disorders may arise for a variety of reasons and affect many aspects of life by making mouth movements painful. With timely treatment, patients can restore their quality of life and prevent long-term complications of this painful and often misunderstood disorder.

Symptoms Of TMJ disorders

TMJ disorders can cause different symptoms for different patients, but many TMJ sufferers experience pain and clicking and grinding feelings when they open or close the jaw. Pain may worsen when patients speak or chew, making normal activities difficult. Discomfort most often occurs where the jaw connects to the skull, but patients may also have pain in the ear or on the face. Without treatment from our expert in TMJ treatment in Houston, patients may experience a long-term worsening of symptoms.

What causes TMJ?

TMJ disorders can arise from inside or outside joints. In a majority of cases, the condition develops after repeated jaw joint strain associated with teeth grinding. However, such strain can also arise from uneven force placed on the jaw joints by orthodontic problems or excessive intake of hard or chewy foods. In other cases, systemic arthritis includes the jaw joints in the areas it affects.

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It can be easy to lose sight of a few important things. One thing which often gets overlooked is the importance of your oral health. At Antoine Dental Center in Houston, TX, we’re proud to offer the convenience of same-day dental cleanings and exams and quality procedures for everything from braces to dental implants. Schedule an appointment and see why our patients love us.

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Treatments for TMJ disorders

We may recommend different TMJ disorder treatments at our Houston dental office, depending on the stage of your condition. Early on, using oral appliances to restore normal jaw positioning, eliminate jaw strain, and prevent damage from teeth grinding may be recommended. Anti-inflammatory drugs may be used to reduce swelling and promote healing. Muscle relaxants, antidepressants, or sedatives may be used to reduce teeth grinding. Surgery can be used to resolve persistent cases if requested by the patient. Left untreated, TMJ can reduce your quality of life and even affect your overall health by limiting dietary choices and social interaction.

Make an appointment today!

If you suffer from jaw discomfort due to TMJ, contact our dentists in Houston to find out more about this condition and receive an exam to find out about options for treatment. Call us at 713-497-1499 to schedule an appointment with one of our experts.

Can TMJ go away on its own?

Discomfort from TMJ disorder will go away on its own. The best way to get rid of the discomfort is to change the way you chew. The symptoms can last for several days or even a few weeks. If the injury is serious, the discomfort will last for several months or even years.

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