TMJTreatmentinNortheastCalgary
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain, difficulty chewing, and other uncomfortable symptoms. At Martindale Smiles, we provide comprehensive TMJ evaluation and treatment to help you find relief from jaw pain, headaches, and related symptoms. Our goal is to identify the underlying cause of your TMJ disorder and develop an effective, personalized treatment plan.
Understanding TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull and allows you to open and close your mouth, chew, and speak. TMJ disorders can result from teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clenching, arthritis, injury, misaligned bite, or stress. Symptoms include jaw pain or tenderness, clicking or popping sounds when opening the mouth, difficulty opening the mouth wide, headaches, earaches, and facial pain.
Our Treatment Approach
Treatment depends on the severity and cause of your TMJ disorder. Conservative approaches include custom night guards to prevent grinding, physical therapy exercises, stress management techniques, and pain medication. For more persistent cases, we may recommend bite adjustment therapy, muscle relaxants, or referral to a TMJ specialist. Most patients find significant relief with conservative treatments.
What to Expect
- 1Comprehensive TMJ examination and assessment
- 2Discussion of symptoms and triggers
- 3Diagnostic imaging if needed
- 4Personalized treatment plan development
- 5Follow-up appointments to monitor progress
