Up to 10% of us deal with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, conditions affecting one or both jaw joints. TMJ issues are often painful and can become debilitating.
The good news? Treatment can do more than ease your discomfort. It can improve sleep, reduce stress on your body, and help you feel more like yourself again.
Our dental specialists at Oasis Dental Team in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, are available to work with you to develop a personalized TMJ disorder treatment plan. Here are seven ways TMJ treatment supports better overall wellness.
The following symptoms may indicate a TMJ disorder:
Your discomfort may be mild and not bother you much or extreme, even debilitating, when left untreated.
Getting treated for TMJ discomfort offers the following benefits and more:
TMJ treatment can significantly reduce pain in your jaw, teeth, eyes, face, ears, head, neck, and even your shoulders. Living with less pain can maximize your physical and mental well-being.
TMJ can contribute to pain when chewing your favorite foods, which might cause you to avoid foods you love and those that help meet your nutritional needs. TMJ disorder treatment allows you to enjoy foods you love once again, supporting better overall wellness.
Worrying about jaw pain can lead to anxiety, stress, and even depression in some cases. Easing jaw discomfort with TMJ disorder treatment can do wonders for your mental health and well-being.
TMJ-related headaches and migraines can sideline you from participating in your favorite daily activities. They may negatively impact your job performance, grades at school, and time spent with family and friends.
TMJ treatment helps ease headache and migraine pain, restoring your quality of life.
Pain linked to a TMJ disorder might make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Seeking TMJ treatment at Oasis Dental Team can help you sleep soundly and wake up refreshed and ready to start your day.
If your jaw joints are damaged or improperly aligned, your dental health could suffer. TMJ disorders may affect the way you bite down, which could cause unnecessary wear-and-tear and increase your risk of tooth damage.
Some TMJ treatments, such as night guards, protect your teeth from grinding-related wear-and-tear as you sleep.
Furthermore, TMJ pain may prevent you from eating fruits, vegetables, and other crunchy foods that support optimal dental health. We help you overcome this concern.
Maintaining optimal jaw joint function offers an array of perks. It can help you do things like open and close your mouth without pain, yawn wider, laugh deeper, and chew comfortably without worrying about jaw locking, pain, stiffness, or clicking sounds.
The Oasis Dental Team offers personalized TMJ treatment plans that may consist of:
Surgery may help correct structural jaw issues when conservative treatments fail, though it’s typically reserved for select cases.
Take advantage of personalized TMJ disorder treatment plans by scheduling a dental exam at Oasis Dental Team today. Contact us by phone or book an appointment online for long-lasting relief.
