Have you been suffering from frequent headaches, jaw pain or even popping noises in your ear? Recently have your teeth started to feel overly sensitive? Can you see signs of excessive wear along their edges? If so, you could be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, or as it is more commonly called TMJ or TMD. This can be caused by a number of issues, including poorly aligned teeth, subconscious teeth grinding, or even stress. Fortunately, in many cases dentists can help to alleviate the pain and remedy the issue, often with fast and minimally invasive TMJ treatment.
Don’t Continue Suffering from Jaw Pain and Related Symptoms
Though every patient experiences TMJ/TMD differently, many do find that they begin suffering from tightness or pain along the jaw, sensitivity or discomfort when chewing or even opening the mouth widely (such as during a yawn), popping noises when opening the mouth, and frequent headaches. Teeth may also appear jagged as a result of tooth grinding, that can actually be a symptom of TMJ/TMD, but also a cause of it.
Could You Enjoy Better Sleep Through Dental Treatment?
If severe alignment issues are to blame for the TMJ/TMJ the dentist might recommend orthodontic treatment to help realign the smile. That said, for many patients there is an even faster and more affordable alternative, and that is to use a mouthguard to help prevent stiffening of the jaw muscles during the night, as well as subconscious teeth grinding known as bruxism.
Customized mouthguards can be created quickly, yet for many they offer a great and minimally invasive solution.
In Need of TMJ Treatment?
TMJ can cause a host of issues. Fortunately, you can schedule a TMJ consultation today, by calling Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA, at (319) 364-7108.
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