Leading Smiles Offers Personalized TMJ Treatment in Pennsauken

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Headaches and jaw pain are examples of minor discomforts that many individuals often overlook, assuming they will subside on their own. If these symptoms occur frequently, though, they may be a sign of TMJ disorder, which can negatively impact your daily activities. Leading Smiles offers TMJ treatment in Pennsauken to help eliminate the symptoms of a TMJ disorder.

How Our Treatments Help Relieve Jaw Pain and Headaches

Speaking, chewing, swallowing, yawning, and other movements of the jaw are all controlled by the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The phrase “TMJ disorder” refers to around thirty conditions that impact the TMJ’s ability to move and function. Pain, jaw-joint and muscle stiffness, and a clicking sound as the jaw moves are all possible symptoms of these illnesses. There are two primary types of TMJ problems: disorders affecting the jaw joint and those involving the jaw muscles.

One or both forms of TMJ disorder can coexist. Disc issues and bone degeneration often cause jaw joint dysfunction. However, the second type of TMJ problem arises from overuse of the jaw muscles.

Signs of A TMJ Disorder

The symptoms of TMJ disorder might manifest for a few months to several years, affecting one or both sides of your face. Among the signs and symptoms are:

• Pain or discomfort in the neck, shoulders, jaw joint, and ear region.
• Issues with the alignment of the jaw or bite
• Having difficulty speaking
• Jaws that become “locked” or “stuck”
• A joint that produces grating, clicking, or cracking noises
• Chewing difficulties
• Toothaches
• Headaches or migraines

Non-Surgical Treatments for TMJ Disorder

The following non-surgical treatments are available at Leading Smiles to help lessen the discomfort associated with TMJ disorder:

• Nightguards: One of the primary causes of TMJ issues is teeth grinding, and nightguards can help alleviate this condition. You can straighten your jaw and level your bite with these oral devices. Tense facial muscles and jaw pain are also relieved by custom nightguards.

• Physiotherapy: To help stretch the jaw and strengthen the muscles surrounding the jaw joint, we can offer a variety of TMJ exercises.

• Medication: To treat TMJ issues, we may occasionally suggest drugs or muscle relaxants.

Get Jaw Pain Relief from TMJ Treatment in Pennsauken

If you have any TMJ problems, Leading Smiles can help you with TMJ treatment in Pennsauken. Following a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Gary or Dr. Gabrielle Sapienza will identify the root cause of your discomfort, recommend the most suitable course of treatment based on your needs, and begin restoring your ability to live pain-free.