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TMJ Treatment Jerome
Improving Jaw Movement Without the Pain
If pain forms in your jaw each time you try to open your mouth or chew, it could be that you have what is known as TMJ. Short for temporomandibular joints, they exist on both sides of your jaw and are attached to the base of your skull. When inflamed or damaged, discomfort, clicking, popping, and even lockjaw can occur. However, with TMJ treatment in Jerome, Dr. Burton can reduce your symptoms and improve jaw movement so that you no longer feel any pain. Call our dental office if you need help to address your TMJ disorder today.
Why Choose Burton Family Dental Jerome for TMJ Treatment?
- Custom-Made, Cushioning Occlusal Splints
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
- Cozy, Comfortable Dental Office
Signs of TMJ Disorder
If you believe you have TMJ disorder, you will likely notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Pain throughout the jaw, head, neck, or shoulders
- Lockjaw
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Difficulty chewing or biting down
- A change in your bite (how your teeth line up)
- Frequent headaches or migraines
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Earaches or ringing in the ears
How We Treat TMJ Disorder
Our team at Burton Family Dental Jerome offers two different treatment options for TMJ disorder – equilibration/occlusal adjustment and occlusal splints. The former requires that we file down specific teeth that are causing your bite to be misaligned and thus, apply pressure to your jaw joints. This process creates a more cohesive and fluid motion so that your symptoms do not persist.
With an occlusal splint, we can craft a custom-made device that you wear overnight so that your jaw moves into a more comfortable position, and your teeth do not touch, effectively minimizing the effects of teeth grinding (i.e., worn tooth enamel and jaw pain).