TMJ Treatment

What to expect

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) treatment is intended for patients suffering from pain, strain, or dysfunction in the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. The problem can show up as pain in the jaw, head or neck, difficulty opening the mouth, sounds in the joint, or a feeling of tension in the area. Treatment focuses on identifying the source of the problem and tailoring a precise solution, aiming to improve function and reduce symptoms.

Who is the treatment suitable for?

The treatment suits patients with jaw pain, teeth grinding or clenching, headaches of muscular origin, or a feeling of strain in the joint. Symptoms sometimes appear gradually or worsen during periods of stress. Suitability is determined after professional diagnosis including an examination of the joint, muscles and dental bite.

What the treatment process looks like

Treatment begins with a thorough diagnosis including a clinical exam and understanding the jaw's functional patterns. At this stage, possible causes such as muscular strain, wear, or bite issues are examined. Based on the findings, a personal treatment plan is built, which may include a night guard, bite adjustments, guidance on habits, and methods to reduce strain. Complementary treatments are sometimes combined as needed. Treatment is carried out gradually, with monitoring and adjustment according to response and improvement in symptoms.

Benefits of the treatment

Reduced pain and discomfort

Improved jaw function

Reduced strain on the muscles and joint

Personalized approach to the source of the problem

A gradual, controlled approach

Botox for Bruxism

Reducing muscular strain and relieving teeth clenching and grinding. Botox treatment for bruxism is intended to reduce overactivity of the chewing muscles that causes teeth clenching and grinding. The treatment is based on precisely injecting a substance (botulinum toxin) into the relevant muscles, aiming to reduce the intensity of their contraction. This can reduce strain on the teeth and joint, and ease symptoms such as pain, wear, and pressure in the jaw area. The treatment suits patients suffering from teeth clenching (bruxism), wear, jaw muscle pain, or joint strain, sometimes when a night guard alone doesn't provide a full solution. The injection is given at precise points in the chewing muscles in a relatively short procedure, with the effect beginning after a few days and lasting several months.

FAQs

The TMJ is the jaw joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull, and is responsible for mouth movement.

Possible causes include muscular strain, teeth clenching, wear, or bite issues.

Jaw pain, difficulty opening the mouth, sounds in the joint, or headaches may indicate a need for an exam.

The treatment usually isn't painful and is carried out gradually and gently.

Treatment may include a night guard, bite adjustments, and guidance for reducing strain.

Duration varies depending on the condition and response to treatment.

In many cases symptoms can be significantly improved and controlled over time.

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