Ryff, Dr. Coombs, or Dr. Chiappetti can then develop a customized treatment plan designed to reduce the effects of TMJ Disorder and diminish the symptoms.
Treatment options can include:. I LOVE the staff! Thank you! This professional organization is beyond first class. I was introduced to them when our daughter, a client referred my wife to them. When it came time for me to have some work done I chose them also. It is a friendly and welcoming and makes going to the dentist easy.
I have never been disappointed by the hospitality of the staff and the attention to detail by Dr. The pain may arise suddenly with fluctuating frequency and intensity over months to years. Clicking, popping, grating, locking, limited opening or deviating jaw movement, chewing difficulties and headache are also associated with TMJ.
These goals are best-achieved by identifying all contributing factors and implementing a well-defined management program to treat physical, emotional and psychological factors. As in many musculoskeletal conditions, the signs and symptoms of TMD may be temporary and without serious long-term effects. For these reasons, we make a special effort to avoid aggressive or nonreversible therapy such as surgery, extensive dental treatment or orthodontic treatment. Conservative management techniques such as behavior modification, physical therapy, medication, jaw exercise and orthopedic appliances orthotics have proven to be safe and effective in the majority of TMD cases.
Most patients suffering from TMD achieve good long-term relief with conservative reversible therapy. Occlusal orthotic: Also known as a splint, night guard or bite guard that fits over either your upper or lower teeth. An orthotic has many different uses and can be worn either full-time or part-time, depending on what Lebowitz Dental Associates determines is best for you. Generally, orthotics are used to keep the teeth apart, realign jaw joints and relax jaw muscles.
Stress management: Learn to manage your daily stress. We may recommend several techniques to help you do this. They may include biofeedback, relaxation breathing, guided imagery and sometimes referral to a therapist. Physical therapy: Physical therapists are trained professionals who help rehabilitate all types of physical injuries.
There are many different techniques that are helpful and the most common include jaw exercises, postural and ergonomic training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and mobilization. We can help your physical therapist formulate a plan for your treatment. Occlusal correction: Sometimes it is necessary to improve the way your teeth fit together.
This can be accomplished in different ways. Orthodontics, usually with braces, can move your teeth so they fit together better. In some cases, if the jaws themselves are misaligned, the jaws are moved with a combination of orthodontics and oral surgery called orthognathic surgery.
These are called your temporomandibular joints, but most people use the abbreviation TMJ instead. The same can happen with your TMJ. People with TMD tend to have popping and clicking noises when using the jaw, such as when eating or talking. The TMJ muscles can also feel sore and tired. Because your muscles are all interconnected, TMJ muscle pain can radiate into your neck, back, shoulders, or ears. In bad cases, you could have serious trouble opening or closing your jaw.
TMD has also been linked to bruxism. This is when you grind your teeth unconsciously, especially at night. This pressure not only hurts your TMJ; it also wears down your teeth. Other factors contributing to TMD include orthodontic problems as well as ill-fitting restorations e. Both can strain the TMJ as it constantly attempts to adjust to the misaligned bite.
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