TMJ Treatment Idaho Falls
Experience Relief from Persistent Jaw Pain
Your temporomandibular joints, often abbreviated as the TMJ, are some of the most complex parts inside your whole body. These joints connect your jaw to the rest of your skull and grant your mouth an impressive range of motion. However, the inherent complexity of these joints also means they’re vulnerable to certain issues, many of which are quite uncomfortable and debilitating! Thankfully, Dr. Jenkins and our team here at Discover Family Dental in Idaho Falls are well-versed in TMJ treatment and have the means to tackle all kinds of issues that might affect these crucial joints.
Why Choose Discover Family Dental for TMJ Treatment?
- Advanced Dental Technology Ensures Accurate Treatment
- Hometown Dentist with Several Years of Experience
- Accurate Diagnosing with Cone Beam CT Scanning
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder is complex, to say the least, and has several different causes. Some patients experience a traumatic facial injury that disrupts their jaw, while others develop problems over time due to habitual teeth grinding or other similar issues. Here are a few of the most common symptoms of TMJ disorder:
- Constant pain in your jaw, face, ears, neck, or shoulders
- Jaw joints that make constant popping or clicking noises
- The sensation that your jaw is constantly locking up
- Difficulty when opening the mouth and/or chewing food without pain
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms on a regular basis, we strongly encourage you to give us a call for a screening!
TMJ Treatment Options
The nature of your TMJ treatment will relate directly to the issues you’re experiencing; however, a wide range of symptoms can usually be effectively addressed in a minimally invasive manner. We proudly offer a few different TMJ treatment options here at our Idaho Falls practice including both occlusal splints and equilibration/occlusal adjustments.
Occlusal splints are similar to nightguards; this appliance will help to reposition your upper and lower jaw into a comfortable, proper resting position all throughout the night. This ensures your TMJ and the surrounding facial muscles can relax.
Equilibration, also called occlusal adjustments, involves precisely altering/adjusting certain teeth, so that when your mouth is closed, the pressure from your bite is more evenly distributed and unwanted strain/tension is reduced. During your consultation, Dr. Jenkins will ask questions about your symptoms and perform a detailed evaluation to determine which of these options is best suited for your TMJ disorder.