TMJ Treatment Falmouth
Conquering Your Jaw Pain
Piercing jaw pain each time you open your mouth can take its toll on your daily life. Eating and speaking shouldn’t cause you frustration or fear; however, when jaw joints are overworked and inflamed, the discomfort felt as a result of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can be debilitating. At Hill Dental Wellness, Dr. Hill can help you conquer your jaw pain once and for all using a combination of treatment options. Reach out to our dental office today to schedule an appointment and finally get the relief you need.
Why Choose Hill Dental Wellness for TMJ Treatment?
- BOTOX Injections Available to Reduce Jaw Pain
- Custom-Made Occlusal Splints for Patients in Need
- CareCredit Dental Financing to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs
Symptoms of TMD
Jaw pain is the most obvious symptom associated with TMD; however, many others can indicate a serious problem, such as:
- Jaw clicking and popping
- Lockjaw
- Pain throughout the jaw, face, and head
- Earaches
- Frequent headaches
- Limited jaw mobility
How We Can Treat TMJ Disorder
To treat TMD, Dr. Hill must meet with you for a scheduled consultation. This visit requires a full examination of your facial and oral structures. The high-resolution images obtained allow her to carefully review the intricacies of your jaw and determine which type(s) of treatment will produce the best results. They might include:
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Custom Occlusal Splints – These are similar to mouthguards but help to minimize teeth grinding (bruxism) as well as slightly shift your jaw so that it sits in a more comfortable position.
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BOTOX Injections – These injections will produce temporary pain relief by relaxing the muscles and preventing tension in the jaw joints.
- Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustment – Oftentimes, if your bite is off, it’s because one or more teeth are bearing the pressure and weight more than others. To fix this problem and alleviate jaw pain, we can alter these teeth so that a more fluid and comfortable bite is achieved.