TMJ Treatment Bloomfield
Effective Pain-Relieving Treatments for Jaw Pain
TMJ disorder, also abbreviated as TMD, impacts millions of adults across the globe, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms and oral health consequences, including lockjaw, bruxism, and more. Dr. Abboushi and our team at Premier Family Dentistry can provide a variety of effective TMJ treatment options to relieve pain and help you reclaim your life. To learn which of our TMJ treatments in Bloomfield is right for you, schedule a consultation today!
Why Choose Premier Family Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance & Medicare
- $99 New Patient Exam, X-Rays, Cleaning Special
- Precise & Putty-Free Digital Impression System
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms of TMD, we encourage you to visit our team for an examination:
- Lockjaw, which makes it difficult to open or close your mouth
- Pain or difficulty chewing
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Aching in and around ears
- Facial aches and pains
- Pain that radiates to the neck and shoulders
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Grinding and clenching of teeth (bruxism)
TMJ Treatment Options
Once Dr. Abboushi has completed an in-depth evaluation of your jaw joints, facial muscles, and dental health, he will likely be able to pinpoint the underlying cause of your TMD. This will allow our team to offer a sustainable, long-term treatment plan to ease your day-to-day discomfort. We also offer short-term options for pain relief to help you get back to work, school, or other important obligations.
BOTOX® Injections
BOTOX is an effective short-term answer to jaw pain caused by TMD. The injection can be administered to the muscles surrounding the jaw joints (temporomandibular joints) on either side of your mouth to help them relax, easing built-up tension and stress in the area, as well as pain.
Occlusal Splints
Occlusal splints are worn at night to help shift the jaw into a more natural and comfortable position as well as prevent nightly grinding, which can create more stress on the temporomandibular joints. These oral appliances are custom-crafted to be sleek and as comfortable as possible, all while providing you with a long-term solution to ease your TMJ pain.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustments
Sometimes, jaw pain can be created by ill-fitting dental restorations, like crowns and bridges. When the bite isn’t balanced, it can place added stress on one or both of the jaw joints, creating long-term discomfort. Dr. Abboushi can complete equilibration to re-balance the bite and remove the stress from the joints.
