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Jaw Pain (TMJ)

TMJ Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment

Our dedicated team is committed to enhancing your oral health and overall wellness. We understand that for some individuals, achieving this wellbeing means overcoming Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders. These disorders can cause discomfort in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.

Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment. To ensure we have a comprehensive understanding of your condition, we use advanced imaging techniques that give us detailed views of your jaw structure. This allows us to identify any anomalies that may be causing your discomfort.

Moreover, we utilize Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA), a quick, non-invasive method used to assess the health of your jaw joint. This technology measures the vibrations created by joint fluid, cartilage, and bone as you open and close your mouth, helping us to pinpoint the source of any pain or dysfunction.

Treatment

Once we have diagnosed your TMJ disorder, our team will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. In many cases, this involves the use of splints or night guards. These devices, custom-made to fit your mouth, help to align your jaw properly and prevent clenching or grinding, common causes of TMJ discomfort.

Additional Therapies

In addition to these primary treatment methods, we also offer adjunctive therapies to help manage TMJ disorders. Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Cold Laser Therapy is a pain-free treatment that uses specific light wavelengths to reduce inflammation and stimulate tissue healing.

BOTOX is another treatment option we offer. By temporarily relaxing the muscles around your jaw, BOTOX can relieve the tension that contributes to TMJ disorders.

T-Scan is a high tech means of seeing when, where, and how your teeth come together when you bite. This technology helps to accurately and precisely balance your bite.

Our aim is to provide you with a convenient one-stop solution for your oral health needs. TMJ pain is something that everyone should be able to live without, let us help you achieve the pain free life you desire.