Brookswood, BC, dentist offers many easy options for the treatment of TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)

Treatment Options for TMD in Brookswood area

Smile365 Dental is more than your partner for healthy teeth and gums. Along with her team of skilled dental assistants and hygienists, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh may help ease chronic headaches and earaches, back and neck pain, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). That is because these and other symptoms can be indicative of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders. Dr. Aulakh is experienced and trained at pinpointing the signs of TMJ Disorders (TMD) and their causes, of which there are many. Depending on what is responsible for your symptoms, treatment options for TMD at the Brookswood area office of Smile365 Dental in Langley City, BC, are easy to comply with, comfortable, convenient, and cost-effective.

Understanding the dental causes of TMD

The TM Joints on each side of your face do not function in isolation; they depend on a system of components, such as discs, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. When just one component is not able to operate as it should, the TMJ that behaves like a hinge to open and close your jaws cannot function smoothly. The resulting dysfunction manifests as pain in the jaw that radiates to other parts of the face and body, as well as  jaw-related stiffness, immobility, and a clicking or popping sound with movement, for instance, when opening your mouth wide.

Dr. Aulakh knows what to look for in TMD cases that may be appropriate for treatment at the Smile365 dental office. During an evaluation and in consultation with you, she may determine a dental-related cause for your TMJ troubles.

These causes can range from bruxism (grinding and clenching your teeth, usually at night when sleeping) and misaligned teeth, to worn restorations that may also throw off your bite (the relationship between your upper and lower teeth when you bite down). Any time you place stress on the joints and their interconnected components, you are at heightened risk of developing TMD.

The ease and effectiveness of treatment at the dentist’s office

 Depending on what Dr. Aulakh finds during your exam, she may recommend one or a mix of the following treatments:

  • Oral appliances or nightguards that are worn to support healthy jaw positioning and relaxation among bruxers who grind their teeth when they sleep
  • Invisalign or other orthodontic treatments to align your teeth and correct bite imbalances
  • Repair or replace old or worn restorations, which ease the uneven stress and tension that is placed on your teeth and jaws
  •  Lifestyle modifications, which may be as simple as avoiding chewing gum, as well as exercises and relaxation techniques to strengthen and relax muscles

TMD symptoms and causes are as unique as the patient presenting them and require highly customised solutions. Call (604) 409-8660 to get natural relief, and maybe even reduce your reliance on medications that only manage pain and other symptoms.

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Dr. Harpreet Aulakh

Dr. Harpreet Aulakh, DDS

A graduate from University of Alberta, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh is a very established professional in the field of dentistry. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community by providing the best possible dental care to her patients. It has always been Dr. Aulakh’s passion to restore her patient’s health and reward the trust they place in her by restoring their dental health and providing them with the best dental care solutions.

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