Drs. Barth, Wittman, Prester and Heiman provide TMJ treatments in Salina, Kansas, to help you regain proper jaw function and improve your quality of life. TMJ disorders can cause significant pain and discomfort, even when performing day-to-day activities such as speaking, chewing, and smiling. Please call Salina Dental Arts at 785-823-2472 to make your appointment with our caring dentists and find out how TMJ treatments can help you.
The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head. The term “TMJ” is often used to refer to TMJ disorder, also called TMD, which occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed, injured or misaligned. TMJ disorder may result due to several different factors, such as stress, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in the TMJ, or trauma and injury to the head, neck or jaw.
You may suffer from TMD if you experience frequent jaw pain or facial pain. TMJ disorders may also cause:
Our dentists can help you determine the cause of your TMJ disorder and recommend the appropriate treatment. Treatment for the TMJ will depend on the cause and severity of your TMJ disorder. TMD treatment may include jaw and facial relaxation exercises, lifestyle changes, restorative dental treatments, a mouth guard or night guard, or jaw surgery. To learn more about TMJ treatment and schedule your consultation with our dentists, we encourage you to contact us today.
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