TMJ Treatment – Oak Point, TX
Stop Jaw Pain & Headaches Caused by TMD
TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a common condition that can impact people of all ages. It occurs when the two joints that connect your jawbone to your skull take on too much pressure or force and are strained, resulting in uncomfortable symptoms like chronic headaches and jaw pain. At The Elegant Dentistry, we offer TMJ treatment in Oak Point, TX, including customized orthotic devices and can make dental adjustments to ease the tension in your joints and provide you with relief.
Why Choose The Elegant Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?
- In-Network with All PPO Insurance Plans
- We See Patients of All Ages
- Highly Experienced Team of Dentists
Diagnosis & Treatment
At each of your routine checkups, we’ll ask you whether you’ve been experiencing jaw pain and discomfort and test your range of motion. If you let us know you have, we’ll conduct a thorough examination to find the cause of it. TMD can be a result of a variety of underlying issues, including past injuries, stress, bruxism, or even orthodontic issues like bite problems. In some cases, we can ease this discomfort with simple stretches and exercises, and in others, we may recommend occlusal splints or equilibration.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustments
If your jaw pain is a result of your bite not coming together properly, it could be due to teeth being severely misshapen or old dental work that wasn’t fitted properly. If this is the case, we can find the places in the mouth that are coming together first, causing pressure in those areas, and reshape them so they meet along with the rest of the teeth.
Occlusal Splints
Occlusal splints are customized orthotic devices that you wear when you sleep. They’re specially designed to shift your jaw into its ideal position, relieving tension and stress that has built-up throughout the day as you rest. Over time, occlusal splints can help re-align your jaw and minimize your TMD symptoms as well as protect your teeth from grinding.