TMJ & TMD Treatment Dentist

Just as a bridge must be appropriately structured to carry a great deal of weight, your mouth functions in a similar manner. Your teeth, jaw, and neck all have to fit together correctly for you to perform biological functions such as biting and chewing.

Even the slightest jaw misalignment or jaw injuries can throw the entire system off, causing severe pain, limited range of motion, dizziness, and fatigue as a result of the strain on the jaw muscles.

That is precisely where we come in to assist. Using new, non-surgical technology, Dr. Renee Yurovsky has the precise skill and training to help you obtain your bite’s comfortable position.

She also provides pain relief through expert TMJ care. Addressing jaw tension is crucial, and Dr. Yurovsky offers various methods to alleviate it, including relaxation techniques and specific exercises.

If you are experiencing chronic jaw pain in your head or face, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. This condition can cause symptoms such as clicking, popping, grinding, or clenching sounds when opening or closing your mouth.

In addition, there is a significant change in how the upper and lower teeth fit together suddenly. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), also known as (TMJ), is a painful and uncomfortable affliction to endure.

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This disorder primarily targets the facial muscles and jawline, causing jaw pain throughout the facial region with any mouth movement.

TMD is associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), located at the side of your head, which coordinates the top part of the temporal bone and the lower jawbone, known as your mandible.

Patients experience much frustration when suffering from this disorder, as they often bounce around from one medical doctor to the next without conclusively being diagnosed.

Without a definite diagnosis, patients are left in prolonged drug therapy sessions and, in some cases, are misdiagnosed as psychosomatic illnesses.

Dr. Yurovsky has dealt with numerous TMJ cases and has properly diagnosed and treated this jaw dysfunction.

Physical therapy is often recommended as a non-surgical treatment option for mild to moderate TMJ cases, providing relief and improving symptoms.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows for your jaw’s side-to-side movement and sliding motions, enabling adjustments to the jaw region and allowing your mouth to help form words when speaking.

Relaxation techniques can also help alleviate TMJ pain by reducing tension in the jaw muscles.

Temporomandibular joint disorders may result from injury to the jaw, arthritis, or habits such as teeth grinding at night. Depending on how minor or severe your condition is, this disorder may cause different types of jaw pain.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Some of the following common symptoms of TMJ disorder may result from these disorders:

• Chronic earaches
• Facial pain
• Frequent severe headaches
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Pain opening or closing the mouth
• Limited movement of the jaw
• Difficulty chewing
• Clicking or grating noises with jaw movement

In some cases, however, the jaw discomfort is unrelated to TMJ disorder. Stress can play a huge factor in making muscles in the jaw tense, resulting in similar symptoms linked to TMJ disorder.

Special imaging techniques may be required to diagnose and correct jaw problems properly.

TMJ pain is a significant issue affecting jaw function, often associated with temporomandibular disorders, and can be managed through lifestyle changes, exercises, and professional examinations.

TMJ and TMD Treatment Dentist Philadelphia

Your course of dental treatment options for TMJ disorders depends on the severity of your diagnosis and the damage to the joint.

In most cases, a Night Guard is the most effective way to prevent damage caused by the clenching and grinding of the teeth.

Dr. Yurovsky will take an impression of your teeth to fashion your night guard to fit your bite’s structure. The impression is then sent to a lab, where your night guard will be constructed to match it.

A personalized night guard can be effective in most cases. Recognizing and managing TMJ pain is crucial, and a night guard can help alleviate symptoms like jaw pain and teeth grinding.

If you're experiencing symptoms of TMJ or TMD, don't wait—call our Philadelphia, PA dental office today at 215-545-1202 to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.