Maryville TMJ / TMD Treatment
Does it feel like your neck is always sore? Do you get migraines or experience constant facial pain? Many of our patients have visited several professionals seeking to alleviate their pain before consulting our Maryville TMJ (or TMD) treatment. Most do not realize that their discomfort is stemming from the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) of the jaw bone. When the lower jaw bone is centered in its most stable position, the muscles are relaxed and all the teeth touch together at the same time. If your jaw is misaligned or overworked due to grinding or clinching, a condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD) occurs. With TMD the joints are pulled by the muscles away from their ideal, stable position. This condition can cause inflammation, muscle spasms, and a great deal of pain.
Fortunately, Dr. Marty W. Lindahl brings relief to the TMJ of Maryville patients who need it. Taking a full-spectrum approach, he begins with and an extensive examination. He will examine your joints and muscles for tenderness, listen for popping or grating, look for limited motion, and examine your bite. Sometimes x-rays are taken to view your entire jaw and joint. This lays the foundation for proper treatment.
TMD treatment is generally dictated by the underlying cause. A bite splint is the most conservative approach. This plastic mouthpiece is worn on the upper or lower teeth, relieving the pressure on the joints caused by grinding or clinching.
Botox® injections are now available at Dr. Lindahl’s office for extreme TMD sufferers. These safe injections are used on the facial muscles helping to reduce the amount of force our patients place on their jaw. By ‘freezing’ the facial muscles TMD pain can be relieved for several months. As an added bonus, small facial wrinkles dissipate.
There is no reason to live in pain. Consult with Dr. Lindahl, a great dentist in Maryville for TMJ / TMD treatment. Learn about the simple treatment options available.
Providing Maryville TMJ treatment services to Alcoa and Knoxville, TN.
