TMJ
JAW PAIN IN BAKERSFIELD, CA
TMJ TREATMENT IN BAKERSFIELD
TMJ refers to a group of disorders describing problems related to the Temporomandibular joint. Many health professionals and patients have misdiagnosed this condition, missing early detection and proper treatments. Our Bakersfield dentist can perform a jaw evaluation to determine if TMJ treatment is needed for you. Through using a mouth guard for TMJ and visits with our professional dentist, you’ll find relief and improvement in your jaw, bite, and quality of life. We want for you to live pain-free, without a sore jaw and any worsening of your health. Your dental health doesn’t just stop at your teeth, your smile is important to us, and we can help you.
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WHAT IS TMJ AND HOW CAN MY DENTIST HELP?
Have you been racked with pain in your jaw or heard popping or clicking? Do you suffer from headaches, migraines, ringing in your ears, or earaches, particularly in the morning? Do you grind or clench your teeth or think you may have undue stress or arthritis in your jaw? Have you been to a medical doctor, and he prescribed pain pills or medications for anxiety with little or no relief? Physicians and patients often misdiagnose these symptoms. They may be the result of a treatable dental problem with the Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Our dentist can treat your TMJ pain and decrease negative changes to your jaw with the continual use of a mouth guard for TMJ.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) can cause all sorts of pain and discomfort, limiting your jaw function and causing structural changes and limitations. A TMJ headache is easily dismissed but is a significant indicator of the need to treat the joint. In cases of jaw injuries or dental emergencies, our gentle dentist can help you relieve your pain and save your smile. Many dentists and physicians are not experienced or trained in diagnosing or treating TMJ disorders because there needs to be consideration of your occlusion (teeth alignment) and how that may contribute to problems like headaches, earaches, and tooth wear.
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FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT TMJ
Knowing the symptoms and what TMJ looks like is essential to avoid further damage and structural changes by treating the jaw
FYI: Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD,) Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD,) and Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) are the same. This chronic illness affects about 75% of all Americans and is more prominent in women than men. Many of these people do not experience pain but still have an occlusal disease or a misaligned bite. Worn, chipped, or broken teeth, broken fillings, changing position or shape of the smile are all indications that people can benefit from TMJ treatment. Because it is a chronic disease, it can take years to develop. Thus early diagnosis with regular dental visits will allow more timely treatment and less structural damage to both teeth and the jaw itself. The optimal treatment would be to bring the jaw down and forward into a muscularly balanced position, and you can often do this without surgery or braces through the use of a nightguard from a dentist.
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We are a skilled team of hygienists, assistants, and dentists dedicated to your dental health! While we enjoy seeing your beautiful smile, we also want to see you live pain-free! TMJ symptoms can look differently for everyone and are often missed. Our experienced dentist and caring team will provide you with thorough cleanings and exams, where we won’t miss any health concerns, and we will listen to your needs! Contact our dental team at (661) 323-1000 to schedule your TMJ evaluation.
