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TMJ TreatmentsYour mouth has many important jobs. To effectively do these jobs, your mouth depends heavily upon many important features. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that allows for all of the movements of your jaw, connecting your lower jaw to your skull. If the joint becomes irritated, and subsequently inflamed, all movements can be affected. Simple tasks like eating and speaking become difficult and painful. These are symptoms of a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder. At Martin Periodontics, we can provide you with treatment options for your TMJ disorder, leaving you to get back to normal function, pain-free. Treating Your TMJ at HomeThere are some patients who respond well to simple at-home remedies. There are a few different things you can do:
Medications for TMJMedication can be used to help reduce your TMJ pain. For some, over the counter pain relievers are enough. However, if they aren’t, we can provide a prescription. There are higher strength pain relievers or muscle relaxers, which help to ease the tension in the jaw muscles and lessen the pressure exerted on the TMJ. TMJ TherapyA nighttime mouth guard, or occlusal device, is a common TMJ treatment. We can provide you with a custom fit mouth guard, which fits over your top teeth, to wear while you sleep, when uncontrollable grinding and clenching often occurs. The oral device helps to hold your jaw in proper alignment. It also provides a cushion when you bite down, redistributing the force and easing the pressure on the joint. Injections to Treat TMJBotox injections can be administered to alleviate pain. While commonly used for cosmetic reasons (lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles), Botox can be used to relax the muscles in your jaw. Clenching is minimized, thus relieving much of the pressures on the TMJ. The injections have no downtime and do not interfere with your daily activities. It is important to note that Botox injections are not a permanent solution, and only last a few months at a time. However, periodic injections can provide great relief. TMJ SurgeryIf you do not respond to any other type of treatment, surgery can sometimes be used as a last effort. There are a few different types of surgery that can be used, depending upon your specific situation:
Any pain in your mouth and jaw is not normal and should be addressed as soon as possible. For more information on TMJ treatments, and to schedule your consultation, contact Martin Periodontics today at (513) 445-4282! |
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MASON 6410 Thornberry Court Suite C Mason, OH 45040  (513) 445-4282office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
MIDDLETOWN 132 North Breiel Blvd Middletown, OH 45042 513-424-4978office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
FAIRFIELD 1211 Nilles Road Fairfield, OH 45014 513-829-8999office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
OXFORD 5279 Morning Sun Rd Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5064office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook |
