If you have pain in your jaw or when you eat, or experience a clicking or popping sensation, then you may be suffering from disorders like TMD (TMJ disorder) or bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help ease your discomfort and restore your smile! In today’s blog, Elm Creek Dental talks about TMJ and bruxism treatment for patients in Maple Grove, MN.
The Impact of TMJ Disorder and Bruxism
Both of these disorders can develop when the jaw is strained by tooth loss, misalignment, injury, or even issues with the growth of your jaw or who the teeth erupt. Wisdom tooth arrival could be a factor, as could a high stress level. With TMJ disorder, this upsets bite balance, straining the jaw to impact how you open and close your mouth. With bruxism, you grind and clench your teeth at night, the pressure eventually damage tooth structure to leave smiles vulnerable to cavities and more. To avoid pain and severe complications, such as dental infection and even tooth loss, you need help. We can provide help with an oral appliance!
Treatment with an Oral Appliance
When you experience persistent pain in the face or bite, headaches, or even aches in the teeth, you should see our team right away. We will examine the tooth and see if you need help with an oral appliance. If so, we will take detailed digital images and impressions of your bite, which enables us to design and craft an oral appliance. The device will look and fit like a mouthguard, but once in place this helps reposition the bite to ease underlying stress and strain. The device also places a very soft barrier between the upper and slower sets of teeth to prevent further injury. The appliance is easy to use and clean, and when you leave town on vacation, this can come with you too!
Repairing Your Teeth
What if bruxism has damaged your teeth? If this happens, we could take on minor injuries in one visit with dental bonding, or address more severe injuries with a custom crown. Our team can return your smile to full function, health, and beauty, so you can feel confident when you smile. If you have any questions about how we address issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism with an oral appliance, or if you want to start the process now, then reach out to our team today! Let’s make this the summer you enjoy your best smile, and avoid discomfort in your face and jaw.
Elm Creek Dental Takes on Your Jaw Joint Strain
With general dentistry, our team can help treat issues like TMD and bruxism. To find out more about preventive dentistry, then call Elm Creek Dental in Maple Grove, MN, today at 763-416-0606.