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Why TMJ Treatement
An imbalanced bite can trigger a range of problems as the jaw joints overcompensate in order to achieve a balanced resting position.
TMJ disorder treatment by a dentist can achieve the balance needed to stop inflammation, facial pain, headaches, and other symptoms.
Relief
Treatment can eradicate symptoms such as pain in and around the joint, clicking when opening and closing your mouth, a locked jaw, and headaches.
Long-Term Benefits
By realigning the jaw, your dentist can prevent long-term harm, such as worn teeth, increased vulnerability to tooth decay, and serious joint damage.
A Better Quality of Life
In the long run, TMJ treatment can improve your quality of life by relieving persistent and often debilitating symptoms that can compromise your mood and general wellbeing.
Greater Affordability
In the long run, early TMJ treatment reduces the need for repeated and expensive procedures later in life.
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TMJ Treatment is Recommended If
Are Still in Pain
You should contact a doctor if your symptoms do not resolve on their own.
Can’t Open Jaw Fully
If you have trouble chewing or speaking properly, you probably need treatment.
Are in Good Health
You need to be in good health to undergo surgery (for more severe cases).
Unlike a toothache, the symptoms of TMJ disorder are often easy to dismiss as stress. In fact, stress is sometimes a major contributing factor. However, because pain and other symptoms are not always persistent, it might be tempting to delay making an appointment even if you think you are experiencing TMJ disorder. However, the longer you wait, the more damage the condition can cause. As with any health issue, the sooner it is addressed, the better.
A Simple Process To Assess If TMJ Treatment Is Needed
- Evaluate Your Condition
During the initial consultation, your doctor will evaluate your case by asking about your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and examining your bite. - Take X-Rays
Often, the examination will involve x-rays that will allow your dentist to analyze the way in which your jaws and teeth meet. A cone beam scanner may also be used to analyze the jaw joints. - Recommend Treatment
If your dentist determines that malocclusion or other conditions are placing stress on the jaw joints, they can recommend a number of treatment options. In some cases, it may be necessary to refer you to a specialist.
TMJ Disorder Can Be Relieved Through
Custom Mouthguards
Custom mouthguards can prevent you from damaging your teeth while grinding during sleep.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics can align the jaws and allow the teeth to meet properly.
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics such as dental crowns can restore a balanced bite.
Reshaping Teeth
Reshaping certain teeth can achieve better balance and relieve tension in the TMJs.
BOTOX® Medical
BOTOX Medical injections can relax strained jaw muscles.
Medications
Your doctor may recommend pain relievers or anti-inflammatories to ease discomfort, low doses of antidepressants to control bruxism, or muscle relaxants to reduce spasms.
Surgery
In serious cases and only as a last resort, surgery can repair the joints.
Untreated TMJ disorder is often uncomfortable at best and debilitating at worst. In many cases, it is also accompanied by a slew of distracting or unpleasant side effects. By realigning your jaw, a doctor can reduce or even eliminate these symptoms. Not only will you ease discomfort in your daily life, but you also won’t have to be overly careful when yawning or eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does TMJ Treatment cost?
If you are seeking treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you are likely concerned about cost. Treatment for TMJ disorder is highly personalized to each patient and as such, the price can vary widely. Since there are so many factors at play, TMJ treatment cost is difficult to estimate. Patients with mild symptoms can often relieve discomfort with home care techniques which cost little to no money. However, if you have a severe case of TMJ disorder, you may require surgery. Surgical treatment for TMJ disorder is rarely covered by insurance and can cost several thousand dollars depending on the procedure. The overall cost of your TMJ treatment will depend on the extent of your symptoms, the type of treatment you need, and your dentist’s experience level, among other factors.
Does insurance cover TMJ Treatment
Unfortunately, many dental insurance plans do not cover the price of treatment for TMJ disorder. Some dental insurance providers recognize TMD treatments as medical, and some medical providers categorize it as dental. Make sure to consult both your treatment provider and your insurance company before beginning treatment to discover if you are covered.
What is BOTOX® for TMJ
Increasingly, doctors and dentists are using BOTOX® as an alternative treatment for issues related to the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). TMJ disorder, or TMD, causes pain, discomfort, and other uncomfortable symptoms. When injected into certain facial muscles, BOTOX can relieve jaw tension and muscles spasms in the TMJs. For some patients, these injections also reduce or eliminate headaches and migraines. In cases of severe stress, BOTOX for TMJ can even minimize mobility issues in the jaw joints, such as lockjaw. While TMJ is still an off-label use for BOTOX, evidence suggests that this treatment can offer significant results for patients suffering with TMD.
Are there non-surgical TMJ Treaments?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can cause a range of uncomfortable and distressing symptoms, including facial pain and lockjaw. Fortunately, there are a variety of non-surgical TMJ treatments available which can reduce or eliminate these symptoms and improve the health of your jaw. In many cases, TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, responds well to home care techniques and other conservative, non-surgical treatments. A dentist who has experience treating TMD can evaluate your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan tailored to restoring the comfort and proper function of your smile.