TMJ DISORDER TREATMENT
TMJ Disorder symptoms can interfere with your life which is we promptly address your problem and take a comprehensive approach to your treatment.
TREATMENT INFORMATION
TMJ Disorder
If you have pain in your jaw, it’s not always a tooth-related problem. Sometimes, the root of your problem – no pun intended – stems from your jaw. Especially if you clench or grind your teeth, you could be placing pressure on your joints that’s causing you pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a group of issues that affect your jaw joints. TMD can cause you pain. Sometimes, this pain extends from your mouth to your ears. You could notice your jaw locks when you open or close it. Some people notice their jaw clicks or grinds when they open it too far. You could even experience problems when you’re chewing.
How Our Dentist Diagnoses TMD
The first part of TMD/TMJ treatment near you consists of the diagnostic process. In many cases, our dentist is able to diagnose the problem just by listening to your symptoms. Our practitioner also takes into consideration your medical history. During your appointment, our dentist will inquire if anyone in your family has TMJ. If you have a family member with TMD, you’re more likely to have it. To make sure another issue isn’t causing your TMD, our dentist may perform an X-ray or send you to get a CT scan.
TMJ Disorder Treatment in Sparks, NV
TMD/TMJ treatment in Sparks, NV usually consists of self-care techniques that you can use to manage your condition at home. For instance, you should watch the foods you eat. You don’t want to place any additional pressure on your jaw than you need.
In most cases, you should be able to manage your pain with acetaminophen or another over-the-counter pain reliever. However, our dentist can prescribe a muscle relaxant to ease your discomfort.
Muscle Relaxing Injections
Patients suffering from pain related to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD) can experience relief by visiting their highly experienced dentist. By working with a professional, you can experience relief from pain thanks to injections performed by your dentist. The ingredients in wrinkle relaxing injections can also be used to relax the muscles that surround the jaw and the mouth, reducing tension and pain.
Teeth grinding and clenching are often issues people with TMD contend with. For this reason, our dentist may prescribe a mouthguard as part of your TMD/TMJ treatment in Sparks, NV.
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OUR GUARANTEE
What is in our control, we will guarantee. The quality of our workmanship and materials, is our responsibility, and we will fix or repair any work that fails, here in our office. We will always do the right thing, standing behind the work done at our office. This guarantee covers any problems that later become evident, like a crown coming off, a filling that falls out, or a denture or crown that needs to be adjusted. If a treatment, like a root canal, needs to be repeated, there will be no additional charge to fix work under guarantee.
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ADDRESS
4760 Galleria Pkwy # 102-104
Sparks, NV 89436
CONTACT US
Tel: 775.391.6212
Fax: 775.499.5429
BUSINESS HOURS
MON-THUR: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FRI: By Appointment Only
SAT-SUN: Closed
CONTACT US
Tel: 775.391.6212
Fax: 775.499.5429
ADDRESS
4760 Galleria Pkwy # 102-104
Sparks, NV 89436
BUSINESS HOURS
MON-THUR: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FRI: By Appointment Only
SAT-SUN: Closed