More About Treatment For TMJ At New York
TMJ & Orofacial Pain
TMJ problems are orthopedic in nature and result from tired, tight, injured, or sore muscles, inflamed tendons, or compromised ligaments, bone, and cartilage. As a result, TMJ treatment options are similar to those offered by an orthopedist when managing a knee problem, for instance.
The first step in TMJ treatment is to prevent further injury by avoiding certain foods such as bagels, tough, crusty bread, tough meats, uncut apples, etc., and controlling any daytime behaviors that strain your TMJs.
At times, compromise of the TMJ and jaw muscles will require you to wear an intra-oral appliance, also called a biteplate or night guard, while you sleep. Intra-oral appliances come in many different shapes and forms, can be made of variable materials, and have different goals. Their purpose is to cushion your TMJs and diminish the tightness in your jaw muscles.
Over-the-counter intra-oral appliances sold in pharmacies can protect your teeth over the short term, but remember, they are not designed to manage a persistent jaw problem. Because healing is a process, treatment for TMJ takes time.
Why People Seek TMJ Treatment
If you’re seeking treatment for TMJ, you probably have some of these symptoms:
- You can’t open your mouth
- It hurts when you try to open your mouth
- Your jaw clicks and pops
- Your jaw gets locked
- Your bite feels “off”
- You feel pain and tension in your face
- You have headaches in your temples, especially in the morning
- Your jaw feels sore
- You have jaw pain while eating
- Your neck feels tense, and it hurts
Questions For Your TMD Specialist
When you see your TMD specialist, you’re going to have a lot of questions, such as:
“What’s causing my pain?”
“Is there something seriously wrong with me?”
“How can I get relief?”
“What does TMJ treatment entail?“
“How long will it take?”
“Is there a cure for TMD?”
At New York TMJ & Orofacial Pain, we are experts in treating TMJ/TMD. We always listen and will answer your questions in a way that’s easy for you to understand. Our board-certified Orofacial Pain specialists have been treating TMJ for decades, so you’re in the right place – call 888-560-6674 for an appointment.
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If you aren’t located in our area and need TMJ treatment, go to the American Academy of Orofacial Pain’s provider directory and look for a specialist in your area with the designation: Diplomate. Click here.