TMJ Disorders Treatment in Etobicoke

If you have jaw pain, headaches, or difficulty when chewing, there is a good chance that you are suffering from a TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) links your jawbone with your skull, and if this joint becomes inflamed or crooked it can produce various symptoms. At Roha Dental, our experts can diagnose and treat TMJ conditions so that you can find relief from jaw pain, headaches and other discomforts related to the TMJ.

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What Are TMJ Disorders?

TMJ Disorders refer to a variety of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint is responsible for the movement of your jaws. When this joint isn’t working right because of wear-and-tear or injury, it produces symptoms that can severely affect your quality of life. Common TMJ symptoms include:

Jaw pain or tenderness, especially near the ear or along the jawline.
Frequent headaches or migraines, often due to jaw tension.
Popping or clicking sounds when moving the jaw.
Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth wide.
Neck or shoulder pain, often caused by muscle strain from misalignment.
Earaches or ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Facial pain that feels like a toothache, but without an underlying dental issue.

Causes of TMJ Disorders

Many factors can help initiate TMJ Disorders:

Jaw injury or trauma: An injury to the jaw or head can cause the TMJ to become misaligned.
Teeth grinding (bruxism): If you clench or grind your teeth especially at night, your TMJ will be under increased pressure.
Arthritis: Conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can show the TMJ joint makes inflammation more probable.
Stress: Physical pressure from high stress levels may intensify TMJ symptoms as well, by making muscle tension worse.
Poor posture: Misalignment of the spine or bad postural habits can strain jaw muscles and add to TMJ pain.

TMJ Disorder Treatment in Etobicoke

The treatment of TMJ disorders depends on how severe the symptoms are and what is causing it. Some of the treatments we might suggest include:

Oral appliances:

A custom-fitted night guard or splint can help prevent tooth grinding, which in turn will give your jaw a rest from any pressure on the TMJ itself

Physical therapy:

Exercises and stretches can help increase the degree of movement in your jaw and relieve muscle tension.

Medications:

Over-the-counter pain relievers or prescriptions drugs that reduce inflammation in the body can help abate pain and joint inflammation

Jaw relaxation techniques:

Stress reduction techniques such as meditation and relaxation exercises can aid in reducing tension in the jaw muscles.

Surgical options:

There may be cases where all of the treatments mentioned above are ineffective and therefore surgery is required to fix either the joint or its function.

If you’re experiencing any signs of TMJ disorders

Don’t wait! Schedule an appointment with our experts at Roha Dental and take the first step toward feeling better.

Why Choose Us?

At Roha Dental, we take a holistic approach to treating TMJ disorders. Our goal is to provide you with the most effective, non-invasive treatments available to improve your comfort and quality of life. With years of experience and a commitment to patient care, you can trust us to help you find lasting relief from jaw pain, headaches, and other TMJ symptoms.