If you suffer from TMJ disorder, our dentist in McKinney, TX uses the latest T-Scan technology to help relieve TMJ pain and help our patients return to feeling their absolute best!
Temporomandibular Joint disorders (TMJ), are conditions that affect the jaw joints, surrounding muscles, and ligaments in your face. TMJ dysfunction is when your jaw muscles and ligaments become inflamed. The resulting pain could be severe or mild and, when left untreated, may cause additional symptoms and discomfort.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) splint therapy is a treatment used to alleviate pain and dysfunction in the jaw joints. It involves wearing a custom-made dental appliance, called a splint, that helps to Stabilize the jaw, Realign the bite and Protect the teeth.
Botox injections can be an effective treatment for TMJ disorder, a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the jaw muscles and joint.
If misaligned teeth are contributing to TMJ problems, orthodontic treatment can correct the bite.
The T-Scan® technology helps our team pinpoint the exact malocclusion in a quick and simple evaluation, eliminating the need for repeat visits.
We will discuss your symptoms and study your jaw by Listening to and feeling your jaw when you open and close your mouth, Watching the range of motion in your jaw and Pressing on areas around your jaw to find sites of pain or discomfort.
Based on our evaluation we will make recommendations for treatment to alleviate your discomfort. The treatment plan includes options such as night splints, botox, muscle relaxants or orthodontic treatment, sometimes a combination of several approaches.
Along with TMJ/TMD treatment from your dentist, certain lifestyle changes and at-home physical therapy can help improve your oral range of motion and the symptoms of TMJ/TMD. For example, you can choose to eat softer foods for several weeks to help your jaw heal, or you may need to do some jaw exercises to help with your recovery. Your dentist will discuss these topics with you in detail as they develop your treatment plan.
