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TMJ/TMD Treatment

A common misconception is that TMJ and TMD are the same thing. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull in front of your ear. At this site, there is a piece of cartilage that helps the joint move smoothly. Muscles attached to, and surrounding, the joint control the position of your lower jaw. It is very common that disorders of the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) are incorrectly called TMJ, instead they should be called TMD (Temporomandibular disorder).

TMD happens as a result of problems with your jaw, your jaw joint, and the muscles that control chewing and moving. Sometimes it can also be due to a combination of these factors. The causes of TMD are not always clearly defined, but mainly symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of the jaw, or with the parts of the joint itself. If you are experiencing discomfort, stiffness, or dysfunction from the joint that connects your jaw to your skull, you may be in need of treatment. We can help relieve any discomfort you may have by visiting our office.

At Provident Dentistry, our doctors are now offering FDA-approved Botox* injections in the masseter muscle for TMJ pain to lessen headache and migraine symptoms associated with TMJ dysfunction.

Common symptoms to look out for:

  • Muscle Discomfort: This muscle discomfort could include soreness or stiffness in the cheeks or temple area. This can occur from clenching or grinding teeth.
  • Joint Discomfort: This is a form of arthritis and can be relieved by being prescribed joint pain medication.
  • Clicking: When you open your mouth, you may hear a clicking or popping sound. This is caused by shifting of the joint disc between your skill and jaw.
  • Limited mobility: Limited ability to open your mouth. Difficulty eating, chewing or talking.

 

Treating TMJ: We use a wide variety of treatment options to treat TMD and to tailor individual treatments that fit your exact problems. These options include patient education, physical therapy exercises, medications, occlusal/night guards, or referral to specialists for more severe cases of joint dysfunction

 

*Provident Dentistry may use Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), a different brand of FDA-approved botulinum toxin to achieve similar results as Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA)Ask your provider for more details on the product that they’ll be using for your TMD treatment, which will be either Botox® or Xeomin®. For more information, please visit our facial rejuvenation page.

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