The dental office, your source for effective TMD treatments in Brookswood and Langley, BC
The Temporomandibular Joints (TMJs) on each side of your face behave like hinges. These joints facilitate smooth movements. When the TMJs cannot function as they are designed, you may experience chronic headaches and jaw and facial pain. Referred pain may also be felt in the shoulders, neck, and back. Additionally, you may have problems opening and closing your mouth. Patients with this group of TM Disorders (TMD) may also hear a clicking or popping sound when they move their jaws. There are numerous dental TMD treatments in Brookswood and Langley, BC, at the office of Dr. Harpreet Aulakh. No two patients’ treatment plans at Smile365 Dental look the same because there are so many causes of dysfunctional TMJs. Developing a treatment plan that works means understanding the cause of TMD.
The source of your symptoms
The TM Joints depend on many interconnected parts to function properly without producing pain. When those joints and their interconnected tissues are damaged, you may experience classic TMD symptoms. A few of the many causes of or conditions related to TMJ pain and dysfunction include:
- Arthritis.
- Teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching (bruxism).
- Emotional distress.
- Injury, such as a facial blow.
- Bite problems.
- Malocclusion or teeth misalignment.
- Diseases such as gout and fibromyalgia.
- Worn restorations.
- Ill-fitting dentures.
Any behaviour or condition that places excessive pressure on the joints can lead to painful or disruptive chronic problems.
Real relief from TMD
Smile365 Dental is well-equipped to accurately identify TMDs and the root cause of TMD symptoms. As experts in oral anatomy and functionality, we treat the structures that are affected by TMD on a daily basis. Depending on what we find during your evaluation, we may recommend any one of the following treatments, or a combination of these devices, procedures, and techniques:
- Oral appliance therapy to reposition the jaw, alleviating stress on the TMJs.
- Orthodontic appliances to straighten teeth and correct poor bite.
- Repairs to worn crowns and other dental restorations.
- New crowns or restorations.
- Denture relines, rebases, or repairs.
- New dentures that conform to your evolving mouth.
Additionally, we may show you exercises to strengthen the jaw muscles. Even seemingly simple changes to your habits, such as how often you chew gum, can significantly improve your TMD symptoms. These approaches provide real relief and have even helped patients reduce their reliance on pain medications that only resolve discomfort temporarily. To schedule your evaluation at our Langley, BC, office near Brookswood, call (604) 409-8660.
