TMJ Treatment Spring
Alleviating Jaw Pain at Its Origin
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which connect your jawbones to the rest of your skull, are some of the most complex joints in your whole body. They grant your mouth a wide range of motion and ensure that you’re able to bite, chew, and speak without complications. However, these joints are unfortunately subject to various types of problems, many of which can cause discomfort and even cause damage to the teeth. Luckily, our team can help with personalized TMJ treatment solutions. To learn more or to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, contact our Spring dental office today.
Why Choose Spring Creek Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?
- Skilled Dental Staff with Years of Experience
- Customized Treatment Solution for Every Patient
- Dental Insurance Accepted and Financing Available
What Is TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder (TMD) is not a single problem. Rather, this term can refer to a broad range of issues that affect the function of the jaw joints. Symptoms may arise due to inflammation, joint damage, and other factors. Often, things like stress, dental misalignment, poor posture, and teeth grinding contribute to the development of TMD. While anyone can be affected by this condition, it tends to be more common among women of childbearing age.
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMD can cause dozens of symptoms, some of the most common of which include:
- Tenderness and pain in the jaw
- Muscle tension in the face and neck
- Headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain
- Difficulty chewing
- Popping or clicking in the jaw
- Limited jaw movement or the sensation of lockjaw
- Ear pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Pain behind the eyes
Types of TMJ Treatment
Before we can suggest an appropriate TMJ treatment for you, we will need to perform an examination. This may involve a visual inspection of your oral tissues as well as X-rays or other diagnostic images. After we gather adequate information, we can advise you on your next steps. Certain home remedies, such as pain medication, stretches, heat/cold therapy, and dietary changes may help. We may also suggest that you receive Xeomin injections.
Xeomin® Injections
Most symptoms associated with TMJ disorder, like jaw pain caused by overworked muscles and spasms, can be treated with Xeomin, a different brand of Botox shown to provide enhanced results. In most cases, the discomfort associated with this condition isn’t a direct cause of the temporomandibular joints themselves, but because of the muscles on both sides of the face, called the masseters and temporalis muscles. When Xeomin is injected into these areas, it can help these muscles relax and release, thereby easing their strain, preventing unconscious clenching and grinding, and taking pressure off the jaw joints.