When dental discomfort becomes a consistent part of your daily life, it can be difficult to ignore the sense that treatment is needed. Over time, people can experience problems with the alignment and movement of their jaw. This can happen for different reasons, but they can result in daily discomfort because of TMJ disorder. This condition can lead to pain in your face, neck, and jaw along with causing you to experience more frequent headaches. It can also lead to teeth grinding issues that threaten your dental health!
When you make an appointment to discuss TMJ disorder, you can learn about the treatment options available to you, and the relief that these services can bring. With a custom oral appliance, we can help you correct the alignment of your jaw and experience real relief from ongoing pain and stiffness. In some cases, we can also discuss the role restorative dentistry should play in your recovery. This can be necessary when poor dental health makes it difficult to put pressure on certain teeth, something that can result in an awkward bite movement.
Every routine dental exam provides you with an opportunity to learn about a potential oral health issue in need of treatment. The good news is that when you come in for regular care rather than wait for something to feel wrong, you can avoid discomfort, and you can enjoy relief before there are more significant complications that impact your quality of life.
Through corrective work to address an imbalance in your jaw alignment and movement, we can provide a meaningful improvement for your dental function and quality of life. Our practice can take on TMJ disorder and bruxism as well as any problems that have affected your smile. If you would like to find out more, contact Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX at 972-329-7645.
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