TMJ disorder can occur due to various underlying causes, including facial trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic teeth grinding (bruxism), connective tissue disease, etc. At Valley Grace Dental, we use the latest diagnostic technologies to identify the root cause of your TMJ disorders to curate the ideal treatment plan. We review your medical history, examine your oral anatomy, conduct diagnostic tests, and discuss your symptoms to narrow down the potential causes of TMJ.
Following the diagnosis, we curate a comprehensive treatment plan to address the underlying root cause and superficial symptoms of TMJ. Our TMJ treatment plan usually consists of some combination of medications and therapeutic treatments, and we only recommend surgical intervention in the most severe cases.
In most cases, we treat TMJ disorders using pain relaxation medications, mouth guards, oral splints, orthodontic treatments, jaw strengthening exercises, and other non-surgical methods.
Nightguards and mouthguards are particularly useful for individuals suffering from TMD caused by bruxism (teeth grinding). Individuals with bruxism persistently grind and clench their teeth, often subconsciously, placing excessive pressure on the TMJ. As such, a night guard or mouthguard creates a soft barrier between the teeth to prevent them from gnashing against each other, reducing the damage caused by teeth grinding. We customize nightguards and mouthguards according to your unique dental anatomy for maximum effectiveness.
