TMJ Treatment Spruce Grove
Easing Jaw Pain & Tension with Personalized TMJ Treatment
Do you experience chronic tension headaches, lockjaw, or tension and jaw fatigue on a daily basis? These signs could point towards you having TMJ disorder, a common condition that impacts the function and health of your jaw joints and the muscles surrounding them. To help ease your discomfort, our dentists in Spruce Grove offer a number of long- and short-term solutions. To learn which one is right for you, continue reading below or schedule a consultation with us!
Why Choose Spruce Ridge Dental for TMJ Treatment?
- Knowledgeable Father-Daughter Dental Duo
- Family-Owned & Operated Practice
- Precise & Putty-Free Digital Impressions
Signs & Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
The best way to tell if you have TMJ disorder is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hanin Musbah or Dr. Alaa Musbah for an examination. In many cases, the following symptoms and signs are associated with the condition:
- Jaw fatigue when eating or holding your mouth open (like for dental cleanings)
- Headaches
- Nightly teeth grinding and clenching
- Bite misalignment
- Lockjaw
- Limited jaw mobility
- Ringing in ears
- Dizziness
Based on your symptoms and our findings, we can create a tailored treatment plan for you that could include one or more of our offerings listed below.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustments
If your jaw strain is the result of your bite being misaligned due to an improperly fitted restoration or misshapen teeth, we’ll likely recommend occlusal adjustment. This process involves our team adjusting the shape of your dental structure or replacing a dental restoration to help your teeth fit together evenly, reducing the strain on your jaw joints.
Occlusal Splints
If you find yourself grinding and clenching your teeth at night, we can recommend an occlusal splint to help cushion your arches from each other. This mouthguard-like appliance will also help shift your jaw into its ideal, more comfortable position to relieve strain on the muscles and joints, providing longer-term relief as well.
BOTOX® Injections
BOTOX injections can be administered to the strained muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joints to help them relax. This can minimize instances of tension headaches, jaw pain and discomfort, and even help with nightly grinding. In order to continue enjoying these benefits, you’ll need to receive treatment regularly, as the results typically only last between three and six months.