TMJ pain can make it hard to eat, talk, yawn, or even sleep. Many people struggle with daily jaw pain, chronic headaches, or facial tension that never seems to go away. TMJ treatment can help to relieve pressure on the jaw and restore lasting comfort.
Our team at Sethi Virdi DDS offers several effective options for TMJ treatment in Milpitas and San Jose, CA, that target the root of the problem, not just the symptoms.
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull and allows you to open and close your mouth.
TMJ problems can stem from tension in the powerful chewing muscles on either side of your face, strain on the ligaments or cartilage of the joint, and changes in the shape of the joint’s bones. Our team helps to identify the root cause of your symptoms so we can provide effective TMJ treatment that’s tailored to your specific needs.
Occlusal splints and night guards help reduce pressure on the jaw joint by preventing grinding and clenching. These appliances are designed to create a slight separation between the upper and lower teeth, holding the jaw in a more relaxed position that can relieve muscle tension.
Many people report significant relief and even improved sleep quality with a night guard. It also prevents damage to the enamel, reduces the risk of cracked or broken teeth, and helps reduce tooth sensitivity.
When your bite is uneven, it can push the lower jaw out of alignment and cause strain and damage to the structures of the joints. By helping your teeth fit together properly, we can relieve TMJ symptoms and prevent more serious damage to your teeth and joints.
In many cases, orthodontic treatment is the best way to fix problems with the bite. In others, we can gently adjust the teeth’ shape to eliminate localized areas of excess pressure.
An incomplete bite can lead to TMJ problems because you may not be able to chew normally, or your teeth may start to shift without support from the surrounding teeth. This can happen if you have missing teeth, or if your teeth are worn down or damaged and no longer meet appropriately.
Restorations like dental crowns and tooth replacements like dental implants can rebuild a complete, comfortable bite and protect healthy jaw function.
Physical therapy exercises strengthen and stretch the jaw muscles and help to correct imbalances in the way the jaw functions. These movements can reduce tension in muscles and ligaments and improve TMJ range of motion. Practiced consistently as directed, these guided exercises can reduce your risk of worsening damage and provide lasting relief.
Stress often worsens TMJ symptoms and jaw pain, especially when you clench your jaw. Relaxation plays an important role in TMJ treatment by reducing tension in the muscles of the head and neck.
Effective stress management techniques often play an important role in long-term TMJ treatment and provide significant relief both physically and mentally.
We understand that dealing with temporomandibular joint dysfunction can be distressing and even debilitating. Our team is here to support you with compassion and empathy throughout your treatment.
Effective TMJ treatment starts with detailed diagnostics. We invest in the latest dental technologies to provide precision care.
Lasting relief takes personalized care that addresses the root of your TMJ problems. We create custom treatment plans based on your symptoms and lifestyle.
Our approach focuses on lasting relief, not quick fixes. We have years of proven experience providing significant relief for our patients.
TMJ problems frequently start as an annoyance that many people ignore. Unfortunately, ignoring TMJ symptoms can lead to long-term damage, such as torn cartilage, arthritis in the jaw joints, and loss of function.
Early TMJ treatment helps to protect your teeth, joints, and quality of life. We provide flexible financing options so you can get the prompt care you need without finances getting in the way.
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