TMJ Treatment Wallingford
Putting You One Step Closer to Being Free of Jaw Pain
Do you wake up with frequent headaches? Do you find it difficult to eat? Does opening your mouth cause a clicking or popping noise to occur? Have you experienced lockjaw or jaw stiffness? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a member of our Clover Dental Care team. Offering TMJ treatment in Wallingford in the form of equilibration and/or occlusal splints, we can put you one step closer to being free of jaw pain for good. All you need to do is call and speak to a member of our team for help.
Why Choose Clover Dental Care for TMJ Treatment?
- CBCT Scanner for Enhanced Imaging
- Customized Occlusal Splints
- We Offer Free Second Opinions
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
If you’re unsure whether you are experiencing what is known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), the following symptoms are clear indicators that it is time to seek help:
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Lockjaw
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Frequent headaches
- Pain while chewing
- Bite misalignment
- Increased jaw pain that spreads to the face and neck
- Earaches
- Restricted jaw movement
TMJ Treatment Options
Treating TMJ disorder in West Haven requires a thorough examination from a member of our dental team. Using advanced dental technologies, like our CBCT scanner, we can capture hundreds of images that are compiled to create a 3D image of your head, jaw, and neck. This allows for an in-depth analysis of these areas so that we can determine how best to approach your treatment.
Two of the most common forms of TMJ care include equilibration/occlusal adjustments and customized occlusal splints.
If equilibration is recommended, it is likely because you have a misaligned bite that is causing issues with your TMJs. To remedy the problem, we can alter specific teeth so that they come in contact more fluidly with the rest of your smile, reducing the tension and pressure placed on your jaw joints.
If an occlusal splint is the preferred solution, you can expect us to have a customized oral appliance created so that you no longer grind or clench your teeth. When worn over the top row of teeth, you will find that you wake up with a more relaxed jaw as well as teeth that do not continue to sustain damage night after night.