TMJ Treatment in Houston, TX for Lasting Pain Relief

TMJ Disorder is a type of dental disease that, when left untreated, may impair your daily activities, particularly your ability to speak and eat. Muse Dental Studio is proud to offer TMJ treatment in Houston to help you deal with the disease.

What is TMJ Disorder?

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, or TMD, is a problem with the hinges that connect your jaw to the rest of your head. It can cause clicking or popping when the jaw is moved, or make moving your jaw while eating or even talking painful. Sometimes people with TMD say their jaw has gotten “stuck” while opening or closing their mouth. This condition can cause frequent headaches, jaw pain, and even earaches.

If any of this sounds familiar to you, you may need to be evaluated for TMD. At Muse Dental Studio, we can determine if your issues are caused by TMD or something else, and we can help correct the problem, leaving you free of pain, by using any of a variety of noninvasive therapies.

Why Choose Muse Dental Studio for TMJ/TMD Treatment

• Team led by two dentists with over 20 years of experience
• Able to stop chronic headaches & unconscious teeth grinding (bruxism)
• Therapeutic mouthguards are specially designed for each patient

TMJ Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis & Treatment

Your Temporomandibular joint is made up of an intricate network of bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. These elements work together to control the movement of your jaw. Things like injury, arthritis, and even a misaligned bite can cause pain or poor functionality in this area.

We examine TMD during every checkup. If a patient reports or exhibits any signs of TMD, we can perform a number of tests and scans, including X-rays of the tempomandibular joint, so we can determine the underlying cause and decide on an appropriate treatment. One of the common causes of TMD is bruxism or excessive teeth grinding.

BioPak System

At Muse Dental Studio, we use a special computerized examination system called The BioPak. This system records movement and various biological parameters of the muscles that control the jaw to electronically map the range and type of motion. The data from this examination can help detect the causes of TMD and other types of craniofacial pain. It can give us the exact location of an irregularity that could be causing your issues. BioPak information also allows us to determine precisely what treatment offers the best way to reduce pain and other symptoms.

Equilibration / Occlusal Adjustments

The way a patient’s bite comes together can cause TMD. A bite that is not properly aligned can place pressure on nerves and muscles where no pressure would normally be found. We may be able to resolve this problem by simply reshaping a tooth or two or by placing an appliance for restoration that rebalances the forces used in jaw movement. Adjustments normally result in instant pain relief.

Occlusal Splints

An occlusal splint is similar to a mouthguard, but it’s an appliance that fits inside the mouth to resolve pain associated with TMD. Each one is custom-made to fit the shape of the patient’s mouth and is worn overnight. While you sleep, the splint helps gently relax the jaw into a more natural position. This, in turn, helps the muscles relax and heal. Over time, the splint “teaches” your jaw to stay in the new position for long-lasting pain relief.

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