Treating TMJ Disorders
There are many things that your dentist can help you treat when it comes to your overall dental and oral health. Even though most people tend to associate their dentist with the health of their teeth and gums, our dentist here at Corry Dental can also provide you with TMJ treatment as well. If you have TMJ or believe that you may have it, simply call us and schedule an appointment to see our Cedar City TMJ dentist as soon as you can.
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw to the rest of your skull. Everyone has two of these joints and you can even feel where they are located if you place your fingers just in front of your ears on your face while you open and close your mouth. TMJ disorders are when issues arise with the joint itself or with the muscles involved in its movement. TMJ disorders may also be called or referred to as TMD. You may have problems with your joint if you experience any of the following symptoms: a general feeling of tiredness or soreness in your jaw and face, swelling and/or tenderness of the jaw, a clicking or popping sound occurs when you open and close your mouth or move your jaw, or any locking of the jaw in the open or closed position. Some causes of TMJ include injury to the jaw, mouth or face, arthritis, or even chronic teeth grinding or clenching issues. Here at Corry Dental, our Cedar City TMJ dentist can help when it comes to diagnosing TMJ as well as providing treatment. Though surgery is an option it is only ever heavily considered in more serious or severe cases of TMJ. Sometimes therapy or other less invasive, or even noninvasive, treatment methods are explored before resorting to surgery and other more intensive treatment methods. TMJ can be difficult to deal with on a regular basis and it can interfere with the quality of your everyday life, so seeking treatment will be in your best interest.
If you have TMJ or believe that you do based on the list of signs and symptoms listed above, then please call us here at Corry Dental today. Our Cedar City TMJ dentist can provide you with a thorough examination that can help you determine the cause of your TMJ or TMD and begin exploring treatment options. If you are seeking comprehensive TMJ care, call us here at Corry Dental.
