TMJ/TMD/BOTOX

TMJ Treatment in Winter Haven, FL

When you’re experiencing jaw pain and discomfort, every other aspect of your life can suffer the consequences. Talking is a pain and chewing is a nightmare. How can you get that persistent clicking to stop? If your jaw pain has lasted more than a day, it’s likely not just because you slept weird. You may be suffering from a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Thankfully, our general dentist offers easy solutions that can take the strain off of your TMJ and relieve your symptoms. With simple, non-invasive treatments, you can get back to sleeping restfully and chewing in silence.

Your TMJ is a Tiny Joint That Can Cause Major Discomfort

Your jaw is a pretty complex system. If anything gets off kilter, you can experience a range of TMJ symptoms, including:

  • Grinding or clicking
  • Jaw pain and tenderness
  • Stiffness, lack of mobility
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Ear and facial pain
  • Locking of the jaw

These symptoms arise when the tiny, sliding hinge joint on either side of your jaw undergoes a lot of stress. For example, if you grind your teeth at night, your TMJ can suffer injuries that lead to your symptoms. These manifest in what we call a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Thankfully, treating TMD rarely requires surgery. We offer several non-invasive treatment options.

TMJ Treatment Options

You don’t have to live with TMJ pain forever. Ask our Winter Haven dentist about your options! We can walk you through one or more of these treatments:

  • Habit changes. For many people, TMD will resolve on its own with TMJ exercises and everyday behavior changes. Because TMD is strongly associated with bruxism (teeth grinding) and anxiety, small posture changes (such as consciously relaxing your jaw) can help to take the strain off. We may also assign some exercises such as stretching and tongue position training.
  • Dental night guards. Nighttime bruxism is not just hard on your jaw, it can also destroy the enamel on your teeth and make you more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease. Comfortable, custom-made night guards gently separate the teeth and align the jaw for more comfortable sleep and TMJ relief.
  • Botox treatment. Botox is more than a cosmetic treatment. This near-painless injection reduces inflammation in the joints and muscles of the jaw, relieving pain and increasing functionality. Research from the National Institute of Health (NIH) demonstrates that Botox effectively reduces the intensity, frequency, duration, and recurrence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to jaw pain. We want to talk with you about your day-to-day life to figure out what could be contributing to your symptoms. If we can help you identify the cause and your risk factors, we can get rid of TMJ pain for good.

No More TMJ Pain with Help from a TMJ Dentist Near Me

At Dream Dental Winter Haven, our team wants to help you regain your quality of life. We offer individualized solutions, including TMJ mouthguards and expert advice from our team of knowledgeable dental professionals. You deserve the dream dental experience from skilled professionals, empathetic staff, and our warm office environment. Schedule your dental checkup by booking online or calling 863-508-2565 today.