TMJ/TMD services in pineridge calgary ne
TMJ includes clicking or popping when opening or closing your mouth, headaches, sudden or persistent pain in the jaw joints, and affects your temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to your skull.
Common Symptoms
- Grinding or clenching teeth
- Frequent headaches and neck pain
- Stiffness in the jaw muscles
- Limited jaw movement
- Locking of the jaw
- A ‘clicking’ or ‘popping’ sound when moving the jaw
- A previous injury to your neck, head, or jaw
- Arthritis in other joints
- Teeth don’t touch when biting together
Treatments
Our go-to treatments for TMJ/TMD are mouth guards or splints. Mouth guards are custom made to fit your teeth. This provides a cushion between your upper and lower teeth, softening the impact of a clenching jaw. While this helps prevent strain on your muscles and joints, mouth guards also protect against the wearing down of your teeth. This process should eventually reduce a clenching jaw and alleviate the symptoms associated with TMJ.
If your pain persists with the use of a night guard or splint, we may refer you to a specialist in TMD, or a neuromuscular dentist.