If your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are under stress, you probably know it. Symptoms include jaw pain and headaches that impact your daily activities like talking and eating. Fortunately, your dentist can stop your TMJ pain

As this short video explains, teeth grinding and jaw clenching can put sustained pressure on your jaw. This leads to a painful TMJ. Many people grind and clench at night, in their sleep, and aren’t even aware of it. Your dentist can fit you for a bite guard that will stop these damaging behaviors. The guard eases the stress on your jaw and protects your teeth from grinding-related damage.

You can also receive Botox injections to help relax the muscles in your jaw. This provides additional pain relief. You may also benefit from myofunctional therapy, exercises that help reposition your jaw joint. 

When you come in for a consultation, your dentist will work with you to identify the solutions that will work best for you. 

Ready to stop TMJ pain? Call 865-685-9939 to make an appointment in Powell, TN at My Family Dentistry. Or you can simply schedule online