Treatment of TMJ Disorders
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Relieve Jaw Pain, Headaches & Discomfort With Expert TMJ Care
If you’re suffering from chronic jaw pain, frequent headaches, or clicking and popping sounds when you chew or speak, you may be experiencing TMJ disorder. At Dental Implants & Periodontology of Massapequa, we offer specialized treatment options to relieve discomfort and restore proper jaw function—helping you return to a pain-free life.
What Is TMJ Disorder?
Disorder of TMJ is responsible for the joints and muscles of jaw movement. The TMJ connects the jawbone to the skull to allow chewing, speaking, and yawning. If the joint faces any dysfunction, it will produce pain and limited movement, thus decreasing the overall quality of life.
Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
- Pain in the jaw or tenderness
- Clicks, pops, or grinds heard with jaw movements
- Frequent headaches or migraines
- Locking of the jaw or a limited ability to open the mouth
- Facial pain in the cheek and temple areas
- Pain during chewing or speaking
Causes of TMJ Dysfunction
TMJ disorders can arise from many different causes, such as:
- Jaw misalignment or other bite problem
- Bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching)
- Traumatic injury to the jaw joint
- Arthritis in the jaw
- Muscle tension originating from stress
- Poor posture affecting the neck and jaw
Our TMJ Treatment Options
At our Long Island office, we take a comprehensive, personalized approach to TMJ care. Our treatment plans are designed to relieve pain, correct underlying dysfunction, and prevent future issues.
- Custom Nightguards (Occlusal Splints): Working during your sleep, these splints cushion the jaw and prevent the grinding of teeth; they help calm inflammation and joint stress.
- Stress Management & Behavioral Therapy: We help patients to identify behaviors that contribute to TMJ symptoms, like clenching or poor posture, and provide long-term solutions.
- Trigger Point Injections & Muscle Relaxants: Minimally invasive methods of injection allow one to relax jaw muscles that are overworking and relieve pain associated with the localized treatment of inflammation.
- Orthodontic Adjustments or Restorative Dental Work: Orthodontics or restorations to correct bite alignment are very important applications for good TMJ function.
- Advanced Diagnostics: We identify the root causes of your symptoms with digital imaging and clinical evaluation so we can design an effective treatment plan catered entirely to you.
Why Choose Us for TMJ Treatment in Massapequa?
The team at Dental Implants & Periodontology of Massapequa draws upon centuries of shared experience and the very latest technology in diagnosis to provide targeted care for TMJ. The warm employees know all too well how much disruption TMJ disorder causes in life, and they work with every patient to restore comfort and functioning without unnecessary surgery.
Don't Let Jaw Pain Rule Your Life
Do not allow TMJ disorder to be a matter of suffering. Get in touch with the Long Island periodontal and implant specialist today for a consultation and let us help you achieve relief.
Contact our office today to schedule your appointment
Call 516-799-2222 or contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Dental Implants and Periodontology of Massapequa PC
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- 30 Broadway Suite A Massapequa, NY 11758
- Email:
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- Tel: 516-799-2222
- Fax: 516-799-2234