I have been a patient of Dr Mullins for 3 1/2 years now and he is awesome! Very attentive and knowledgeable. Gives you his 100% attention and provides the best option/s for your care. I trust him with all dental care for my 2 daughters, husband and myself. Dr Mullins also has an awesome team! Very kind and helpful. Love that they are always willing to work with your schedule, there is never a long wait time once you get to their office and love the email& text reminders (so very helpful). Just recently had my wisdom teeth extractions and it was the easiest and painless as possible! I am truly convinced even more so now that I have chosen the best care for my family’s dental needs. I highly recommend My Family Dentistry!
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.
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