TMJ Treatment to Relieve Jaw Pain

If you’re feeling intense pain in your jaw, just below the ears, you might need our TMJ treatment. We’ll give you a full examination and detailed consultation at our dental office. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for the most comprehensive TMJ treatment in the area.

Learn More About the Temporomandibular Joint & Causes of TMJ Disorder

People suffering from TMJ disorder want answers, and we’re happy to provide them. We start by explaining the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Our staff tells patients how this joint connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head just below the ears. We also show how the TMJ facilitates chewing, speaking, and opening your mouth. The dentists at our practice encourage patients to see us if they experience any of these symptoms affecting their TMJ:

Chronic pain in the jaw
Inability to open their mouth wide
Painful or difficult chewing and eating
A stuck or locked jaw
Pain in the face, ears, neck, or shoulders
Frequent headaches or migraines
A clicking, grinding, or popping sound in the jaw joint when opening and closing the mouth
Ringing in the ears

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, our team recognizes them as signs of TMJ disorder. We know the causes include arthritis in the jaw joint, joint misalignment, or grinding teeth (bruxism). We tell patients they can also develop TMJ disorder if they’ve suffered trauma to their head, jaw, or neck/shoulders. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

TMJ Treatment: Experience the Relief You Deserve from AH Dentistry

Our dentists understand how the pain of TMJ disorder interferes with your ability to enjoy life. We customize your TMJ treatment regimen to the cause of your TMJ disorder and your unique dental care needs. Rather than provide a quick but temporary fix, we aim to help you achieve ongoing pain relief. Once we officially diagnose your TMJ disorder, we will use these three proven TMJ treatment methods:

Dental Treatment: We use this approach to correct the dental issues contributing to your TMJ pain. Our dentists might adjust your fillings, crowns, and other dental work. This is how we create a more balanced and comfortable bite that helps reduce stress on your jaw joint.
Custom-Made Mouth Guard/Night Guard: We’ll make a mouthpiece that prevents grinding teeth in your sleep. Thanks to our night guard, you’ll wake up with less jaw pain.
Facial Muscle Relaxation Exercises: We’ll teach you a variety of stretches and other movements to help reduce pain in your jaw joint. If you follow our recommendations, you’ll experience relief from the tension in the jaw and neck muscles.

When you consistently follow our treatment recommendations, your pain will decrease or go away entirely. Many patients in Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Ypsilanti, MI, have experienced positive results from us. We want you to live your life free from the pain and discomfort of TMJ disorder. Your relief begins after you schedule an appointment with the dentists at AH Dentistry. Learn more about our patient services to better inform you about our practice.

TMJ Treatment: Contact AH Dentistry if You Experience These Symptoms

While TMJ disorder is an unfortunate fact of life, we believe jaw pain doesn’t have to be. At AH Dentistry, we can diagnose this disorder and provide the best TMJ treatment options. Follow our recommendations for a life free from severe pain in your temporomandibular joint and its symptoms. It all starts with an appointment with our experienced dentists and caring staff. Contact us online or call (734) 222-9140 for the best TMJ treatment in and around Ann Arbor, MI.

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