Lethbridge Mouthguards Relieve Pain

If you suffer from chronic headaches, neck pain or swelling, TMJ dentist Dr. Johnson could offer you treatment and relief. These symptoms along with discomfort opening or closing your mouth, jaw locking, clicking, or popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint, may indicate temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.

Diagnosis of TMJ syndrome can be difficult because of the large number of disparate symptoms that can also be associated with other conditions. Only an experienced Lethbridge TMJ dentist, such as Dr. Johnson, can properly diagnose these symptoms and recommend valid treatment for TMJ disorder. TMJ mouthguards can help relieve TMJ disorder discomfort, alone or through other therapies.

How Do TMJ Mouthguards Work?

Some of the newer mouth guards are designed to fit over only a couple of the top front teeth. Since these splints allow only the front teeth to touch, the back teeth are not able to grind or clench, thus reducing temporomandibular joint discomfort and pain.

If a TMJ mouth guard is indicated as a treatment for your TMJ disorder, Dr. Johnson can properly fit you for this effective dental appliance and grant you significant pain relief.

Popular TMJ Treatments

Various types of TMJ splints are available for the specialized dental treatment of teeth grinding and other TMJ causes. Current appliances used for Alberta TMJ treatment may include:

• Transitional TMJ Splints keep the jaw and teeth in proper alignment while the joint heals.
• Flat Plane TMJ Splints contour the teeth for a precise fit and are made of a clear material to be both comfortable and durable.
• Joint Repositioning TMJ Splints are pull-forward splints designed to reposition the jaw to a proper, pain free position.
• Pivotal TMJ Splints are excellent for making fast corrections or adjustments and are best suited on closed-lock cases.
• Phase II Long Term TMJ Splints may be needed for long-term use and are often used in combination with extensive crown or bridge restoration.

A knowledgeable TMJ dentist, like Dr. Johnson, can determine the type of splint best-suited for your particular case.

To find out if your symptoms are really caused by TMJ syndrome and whether TMJ splints can provide relief, consult with TMJ dentist Dr. Johnson today. Leave suffering behind and find relief, book your appointment with Destination Dentistry today.