Your smile consists of more than just teeth and gums; the way your jaws fit together greatly impacts the appearance and health of your mouth. We offer relief from headaches and jaw pain caused by teeth grinding. Custom-made mouthguards can alleviate teeth grinding (bruxism) and hold the jaws in proper alignment.
If the information we gather through a comprehensive exam shows that a patient has improper jaw alignment, we will begin conservative therapy by creating a custom orthotic appliance to hold the patient’s jaw in proper alignment. The patient will wear the orthotic for three months to stabilize the bite. We can then determine whether the orthotic alleviated symptoms and if further therapy is necessary. A patient may need no more therapy, or he may wear the orthotic as maintenance for the rest of his life. Orthodontics, restoration of tooth arches, or bite adjustment may also be advised. If you want to learn more about neuromuscular dentistry, or to make an appointment for your assessment and consultation, call our office today.
Read on to learn more about our functional treatment options.
TMJ
TMJ, short for temporomandibular joint, refers to the joints that control the movement of your jaws (up and down and side to side). A poorly aligned bite causes TMJ disorders, resulting in pain in your jaw, face, neck, or upper-back. Relief is attainable with custom-molded oral appliances and other non-invasive therapies.
Bruxism Therapy
Do you have chronic headaches and chipped or worn teeth? You may suffer from teeth grinding, or bruxism. This affliction frequently occurs during sleep, so you may not even know that you clench and gnash your teeth. Our custom nightguards protect teeth from grinding and alleviate the pain associated with bruxism.