Relieving TMJ Pains With Houston TMJ Dentistry
TMJ DENTISTRY primarily deals with temporomandibular joint disorder and the issues caused by it. It is a dental problem that involves jaw and skull imbalance resulting in poor bite. Individuals with this disorder may suffer from back, face, neck, and shoulder pains. This problem also adversely affects chewing, speaking, and swallowing abilities of a person.
As a professional TMJ Houston dentist, Dr. Steven Wolfson can successfully treat bite and jaw misalignment problems. In order to pin-point the root cause of the problem, Dr. Wolfson initially performs assessments of the muscles and nerves that primarily support the jaw structure through Houston TMJ dentistry.
DIFFERENT CAUSES OF TMJ DISORDER
BRUXISM: Refers to the grinding of the teeth while a person is asleep. This clenching and grinding of the teeth exhausts the jaw muscles, resulting in jaw pain which is felt after waking up.
MALOCCLUSION: Usually caused by a misalignment of the jaw which affects biting or chewing capabilities.
STRESS: Refers to fatigue caused by stress combined with other TMJ disorders. Stress induces jaw joint disorders and bruxism, leading to the development of temporomandibular joint problems.
TRAUMA: Damage in the jaw joints and muscles caused by accidents like car mishaps, physical violence, collapse, and/or fall from stairs or other high leveled places.
You can be a candidate for TMJ dentist Houston when you are experiencing the following symptoms:
- Chewing difficulty
- Dizziness
- Ear Aches
- Facial pain
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Jaw clicking or popping
- Migraines
- Neck pain
- Stiffness
- Teeth grinding
- Tooth sensitivity
At Tanglewood Smiles, Dr. Wolfson performs the following treatment for TMJ disorders:
- Temporomandibular Joint Bite Disorder Treatment
- Temporomandibular Joint Therapy
- Tempororomandibular Joint Exercises
- Temporomandibular Joint Mouth Guards
