TMJ Treatment Columbia, MD
TMJ Treatment
Common causes of TMJ dysfunction may include trauma to the head or face, misaligned teeth, or stress. Dr. Sulekha Agrawal treats patients who have TMJ in her Columbia, MD dental office. She takes her patients’ symptoms, digital x-rays, and imaging into account before recommending the right restorative dental treatment.
What Causes TMJ Disorders?
There are several things that can lead to a TMJ disorder. While an accident, such as a hard hit to the face, can cause it, most of the time it is caused by other things. These include bite misalignment, stress, overuse, teeth grinding, arthritis, and jaw clenching. People who are under a lot of stress tend to clench their jaw and grind their teeth. Examples of overuse include constant gum chewing or nervous habits of chewing on objects.
TMJ Symptoms
There are several common signs of TMJ dysfunction, which may include:
- Teeth clenching and grinding
- Frequent headaches or migraines
- Face, neck, or shoulder pain
- Tooth wear
- Chronic earaches
- Popping or clicking in the jaw joints
If you have noticed tooth or jaw pain in the morning, or if you suffer from daily headaches, call our Columbia, MD office. TMJ disorders are common causes of headaches and facial pain. We will help create a custom treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Treating TMJ
A common treatment option for TMJ disorders is oral appliances, night guards worn to stop bruxism. Bruxism, or teeth clenching and grinding, is one of the most common symptoms of TMJ. Worn during the night, oral appliances keep the teeth from wearing down or causing tooth or jaw pain.
Invisalign can straighten crooked teeth but is not recommended for patients with bruxism. Misaligned or crooked teeth increase patients’ chances of developing TMJ problems or other bite disorders.
Contact Columbia, MD Dentist Dr. Sulekha Agrawal
Do you want to stop jaw pain once and for all? Call (443) 830-3486 today for an appointment at Columbia Family Dental Care. You may also schedule an appointment in our Columbia, Maryland dental office on our website. We welcome questions from our patients about each aspect of their treatment and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
