TMJ Treatment in Rock Hill
What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
TMJ Therapy
When you wake up, do you have a sore jaw or headaches? As a result of grinding and clenching, do you notice tooth damage or already have shorter, worn-down teeth? Many of our Rock Hill, SC patients suffer from pain in their jaw joints and face muscles, as well as migraines and neck, shoulder, and back pain. If you’re suffering any of these symptoms, something isn’t quite right.
Your jaw joints, muscles, and teeth must all work together to function properly. If they’re out of balance, you’ll start to see the consequences in other areas. As a result, many people who grind their teeth (bruxism) also suffer from TMJ issues, and vice versa. It’s also why, even if you haven’t been in an accident, you could have chipped or broken teeth. We can help correct this imbalance and avoid further harm to your health by providing individualized TMJ therapy in Rock Hill, SC. Common treatments include bite modifications, TMJ therapy, orthodontics, and dental appliances. Restoring equilibrium to your joints, muscles, and teeth benefits both your smile and your health.
Symptoms of Imbalance
- Grinding or clenching during the day or at night
- Discomfort in the back, shoulders, and neck
- Muscles in the face that are sore
- On a frequent basis, migraines or headaches
- Persistent jaw discomfort
- Lockjaw
- Ringing in the ears
Have you noticed that your teeth are chipped or damaged for no apparent reason? Bruxism, or teeth grinding, could be causing damage to your teeth as you sleep! While you sleep, an oral appliance helps keep your teeth from clenching and grinding together. These acrylic guards relieve facial muscle strain, jaw pain, and morning headaches by allowing your TM joints to relax into a healthier posture.
The way your teeth come together is referred to as your bite. It can place a strain on your joints, muscles, and teeth if it’s out of alignment. As your teeth seek resolution, you may develop a grinding or clenching habit, which can result in broken restorations and chipped teeth. We can address this issue and restore appropriate occlusion by simply altering the surfaces of individual teeth.
Orthodontic treatment is sometimes the only method to straighten your bite. Bruxism and TMJ pain can be caused by severely misaligned teeth, which can’t be fixed with an occlusal adjustment. We employ Invisalign® braces to straighten the bite and relieve jaw discomfort and bruxism while also improving the appearance of your smile and general dental health.Rather than treating the symptom, we focus on the source of the problem.
Before we begin TMJ therapy, we’ll schedule a personal appointment with you in our comfortable Rock Hill, SC office, during which we’ll get to know you and do a thorough dental examination. In order to re-establish ideal balance of your jaw, we must first identify the source of your difficulties. We’re not seeking for a temporary fix. Through a thorough evaluation, diagnostics to help determine the nature of your problems, and conversations with you, Dr. Areheart will use these skills to provide long-term relief. The following are some of our therapeutic alternatives. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Get the smile you deserve. At Piedmont Dental, we serve family members of all ages, that include professional pediatric dentistry. Use the contact form to schedule your appointment and one of our staff members will be in touch ASAP!
