TMJ Treatment — Tulsa, OK

What Is TMJ Disorder?

TMJ disorder refers to any problem stemming from a TMJ that is not functioning properly. The most common symptoms include:

• Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
• Jaw pain whether it is open or closed
• Consistent popping and clicking sounds when moving the jaw
• Swelling of the jaw joints
• Frequent headaches or migraines

What Causes TMJ Disorder?

TMJ disorder can develop for a variety of reasons, but in most cases, it tends to be one of the following:

• Unconscious teeth grinding during sleep is straining the muscles near the TMJ
• A misaligned bite is placing undue stress on the joints
• Tooth loss has thrown off the balance of the bite
• An injury to the face has disrupted how the joints’ abilities to function
• A dental restoration or orthodontic treatment has misaligned the bite
• Arthritis in the jaw joints
• The cartilage in the joints has worn down, removing the padding from between the bones

TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment

When a patient comes to see us showing any of the TMJ symptoms we touched on above, our first goal is to figure out what is exactly causing the problem. To do this, we’ll test the mobility of the jaw as well as take X-rays of the joints. If we determine that an issue with the teeth is causing the bite to be unbalanced and strain the joints, we’ll correct it, whether this involves replacing an old restoration, restoring missing teeth, or slightly reshaping natural teeth to help the upper and lower rows come together properly. Once we have the joints working how they should, any pain should go away on its own.

Come See Us for TMJ Treatment Today!

If you’ve already visited multiple doctors about your constant jaw and head pain and haven’t seen results, we invite you to come see us at Glisten Dental Care of Tulsa. Our team has already helped countless patients overcome these types of problems using conservative, proven treatments, and TMJ treatment could be exactly the solution you’ve been looking for. To schedule an appointment and start feeling better as soon as possible, contact us today.