Encourage Healing With Effective TMJ Treatment in Powell

Don’t let malfunctioning temporomandibular joints (TMJs) impact your daily life. Visit us for TMJ treatment in Powell so you can enjoy a meal without popping or clicking sounds and stop distracting pain that can make it hard to focus. Our treatment will:

Give you relief from jaw pain and headaches
Improve your ability to talk, laugh, and open your mouth
Reduce your risk for dental problems
Boost your oral health and overall well-being
Enhance your quality of life and oral function

Call 865-685-9939 for an appointment. Ask about our Advantage Program if you don’t have insurance. You’ll save on exams and other treatments.

The temporomandibular joint, right, is an interesting joint, and it’s highly specialized. And we use it every day to talk, eat, and swallow. It’s different than my elbow or any other joint, your knee, your hip, the joints that orthopedists talk about. So one of the things that is interesting about that is dentists need to know a little bit more about this specialized joint. Not everybody wants, as a dentist, to treat TMJ. And what we like to call it is TMD, temporomandibular dysfunction. So a dysfunction because if it’s dysfunctioning it’s not working properly.

Maybe you’ve had an injury in the past and maybe it’s just a click or a pop and it’s something that needs to be monitored. We need to know that and that’s one of our exam policies is that we’re going to examine your jaw joint whether you say I have a problem or not. We’re going to know if there’s a click there or a pop because we use special techniques. Sometimes we get a stethoscope out and listen to make sure that we’re documenting injuries that you may have had that you might not even know about. Wouldn’t you want to know about if you’ve had an injury? Because when something happens like lockjaw, and when something happens like pain, when you wake up in the morning or you’re stressed from driving home in traffic and you find yourself clenching, and over time that flexing causes dysfunction. Whether it be muscle or joint pain, it’s all related to this fancy joint here called the TMJ.

And so our office is trained in identifying a whole host of issues. And what we can do is offer solutions. Some solutions might be simple, some solutions might be, you know, orthotics, things that help you to get better. Some might be just therapies. We employ a myofunctional therapist here that we know, and myself, in our team that can really help patients get the guidance they need and the treatment they need to help improve their pain or dysfunction. But if you have temporomandibular disorder and there’s pain with your TMJ, we want to know about it. So call us.

Enjoy Life Again by Stopping Chronic Jaw Pain

Find Effective Solutions for TMJ Relief

TMJ disorder affects millions of Americans, causing symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, teeth grinding, and difficulty chewing. If you’re dealing with these uncomfortable symptoms, we can help. We’ll examine your mouth and determine the best treatment option for your specific condition. If you notice symptoms, see us ASAP for help.

Common solutions include custom-made bite guards that protect your teeth from grinding and relieve pressure on your jaw, giving it time to heal. A bite guard also prevents harmful teeth grinding and jaw clenching. We also offer Botox^® treatments, which can lessen muscle and jaw pain, and myofunctional therapy to provide long-term relief through targeted exercises.

Stop Teeth Grinding

Your TMJ treatment may also involve restorative care to repair any damage caused by the disorder. Broken, uneven, or worn teeth can be restored to improve function and reduce strain on your jaw. If misaligned teeth are contributing to your TMJ issues, we may recommend clear aligner therapy to straighten your teeth.

This comfortable and discreet orthodontic solution can correct alignment problems in less time than traditional braces, helping you achieve a healthier smile and long-term relief from TMJ pain.

Call 865-685-9939 for an appointment to get TMJ treatment in Powell. You can also schedule online.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding

Does TMJ treatment work?

TMJ treatment has helped many patients once again enjoy everyday activities like talking, eating, and laughing without pain. The key to successful TMJ therapy is finding a treatment method that works best for you. We offer several different ways to treat TMJ pain, including a custom mouthguard, orthodontics, restorations, Botox^®, and myofunctional therapy. We’ll determine which one will work best for you.

What are the signs of a TMJ disorder?

Signs of a TMJ disorder may include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, difficulty opening the mouth completely, facial pain, headaches, and ear pain or ringing. Some people may also experience neck and shoulder pain or toothaches unrelated to dental problems. Also, your jaw may feel locked or stuck. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to visit our practice for help.

Is TMJ causing my headaches?

It’s possible, yes. Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can lead to pain in the surrounding muscles of the head and neck, which can be misinterpreted as migraines. By wearing a mouthguard, you can alleviate the pain caused by TMJ inflammation and potentially experience relief from headaches.