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google mapGrinding your teeth is a habit you may not even know you have, since it often happens at night while you’re sleeping. However, it can affect both your dental health and your overall health. While it’s often a serious problem, the fix may be as simple as a custom-made mouthguard you wear at night to prevent teeth grinding (bruxism). A professional mouthguard can also offer you TMJ treatment in Decatur.
Our doctors can take impressions of your teeth and other measurements to create a custom mouthguard for you. The mouthguard will:
To talk to Dr. Parker about jaw pain or teeth grinding, call 256-274-8680 today.
A TMJ disorder involves your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which connect your jaw to your skull. If the joints become dislocated, inflamed, or otherwise stressed, it can cause jaw pain and other symptoms like chronic headaches. While no one knows exactly what causes TMJ disorders, teeth grinding appears to be a contributing factor.
If grinding is bad enough, it can damage not only your teeth but also your gums and underlying bone structure. Because of this, our team looks for signs of grinding during every dental exam. If we finds any, we’ll likely recommend a mouthguard. It works by protecting your teeth and keeping pressure off your jaw. If your teeth are already damaged, we can repair them with restorative dentistry.
How do you know if you have TMJ disorder? Symptoms include:
To find out more about Decatur TMJ treatment, teeth grinding, and jaw pain solutions, call 256-274-8680 today to schedule an appointment. You can also schedule online. Our friendly dental office is a short drive from Wilson-Morgan Park.
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TMJ problems typically won’t go away without treatment. TMJ pain is usually caused when the joints in your jaw become inflamed. This commonly occurs because of two habits that put your jaw under pressure: clenching and teeth grinding. We can make a custom mouthguard for you that will stop these behaviors. Then your jaw can heal.
You may need ongoing treatment for a TMJ disorder. Fortunately, by wearing a simple appliance, you can prevent teeth grinding, a common cause of TMJ problems. We have helped many patients find the solution to this particularly painful problem. Today, they are enjoying their lives with fewer headaches and earaches, less jaw pain, and less jaw stiffness.
TMJ treatment may be covered by your regular health insurance. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier for specifics on your coverage. If you don’t have coverage for your treatment or need to supplement the cost, we offer several payment options, including third-party financing and even our own Dental Savings Plan. We’ll work with you to get the TMJ treatment you need.
Signs of a TMJ disorder may include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, difficulty opening the mouth completely, facial pain, headaches, and ear pain or ringing. Some people may also experience neck and shoulder pain or toothaches unrelated to dental problems. Also, your jaw may feel locked or stuck. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to visit our practice for help.
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