People with TMJ, chronic jaw pain, bruxing, clenching, grinding, it’s a thing. We can see evidence most times on the teeth, broken teeth, sore muscles, sore jaws. Now, I can do the traditional night guard splint. It allows the lower teeth to slide on something smooth, protects the teeth from doing it. Clenching can also be a muscular engram. They just do it under stress or whatever.
Now we’re finding…and I’ve been doing this for a while…putting Botox into the muscles, masseter, the temporalis, the power closers. If we atrophy that muscle, people are getting a lot of relief from that. Unfortunately, it’s temporary. I’ve seen people go six months, seven months with relief, and sometimes it wears off a little bit sooner. But it is a game-changer for many people.
In fact, sometimes it helps me with my mouth grinding. And then I also have specialists that I work with. If it comes to a point where it’s incapacitating or I feel like I think you need the specialist, I’m not even going to put you through the time and the effort to try the nitride, I do work with a couple of TMJ specialists that can help them get comfortable.
Stop Jaw Pain With TMJ Treatment in Lafayette
How would you like to have jaw joints (your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs) that are free of tension and feel great? It’s possible with Lafayette TMJ treatment from Keene Smiles. You don’t have to live with constant pain and tenderness in your jaw and face. With our treatment, you can:
- Open and close your mouth without jaw pain
- Eliminate annoying jaw popping
- Put an end to teeth grinding, which can damage your tooth enamel
- Experience less frequent and severe headaches
Call Keene Smiles today at 720-599-4479 to schedule a consultation. Feel better with our help! Besides Lafayette, we also serve the communities of Broomfield, Westminster, Erie, Frederick, Puritan, Louisville, Superior, and Longmont.
Eliminate Unpleasant Symptoms With TMJ Therapy
When your TMJs are functioning normally, you probably don’t pay much attention to them. These complex joints allow you to open and close your mouth for everyday activities like eating, talking, laughing, yawning, and singing. If they become inflamed or irritated, they can be quite painful and cause you to wince whenever you’re doing these activities.
The good news is, Keene Smiles offers you two ways to treat TMJ symptoms. At your initial exam and consultation, we’ll discuss both options with you and make a recommendation for treatment.
Your treatment could include:
- Custom TMJ Appliance – We’ll take digital impressions and send them to our lab partner, who will craft your custom-fitted appliance. You’ll wear it while you sleep to relieve tension on your TMJs. Your jaw joints will then begin healing, and soon you’ll be living with a pain-free jaw.
- Dermal Injections – We can inject an FDA-approved substance into your TMJs. It will help limit the movement of your jaw to relieve irritation and inflammation. The result is less discomfort and a jaw that feels better. Treatment may need to be repeated every few months for the best results.
Not only will your jaw and face feel better with our treatment, you’ll also grind your teeth less. Since teeth grinding is a major cause of headaches, you’ll also likely experience fewer of them. Plus, you’ll avoid damage to your tooth enamel caused by grinding and clenching. You’ll lessen the chances of needing restorative dentistry to repair your teeth.
Call Keene Smiles today at 720-599-4479 for TMJ treatment in Lafayette. You can also request an appointment online.
Yes, our TMJ treatment has been able to help many patients relieve their pain for good. No matter which type of treatment you end up going with, the team here at Keene Smiles will make sure it’s the right one for you. Besides you, no one wants your treatment to be successful more than we do.
It’s possible, yes. Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can lead to pain in the surrounding muscles of the head and neck, which can be misinterpreted as migraines. By wearing a mouthguard, you can alleviate the pain caused by TMJ inflammation and potentially experience relief from headaches.
Signs of a TMJ disorder may include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, difficulty opening the mouth completely, facial pain, headaches, and ear pain or ringing. Some people may also experience neck and shoulder pain or toothaches unrelated to dental problems. Also, your jaw may feel locked or stuck. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to visit our practice for help.