Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders can cause significant pain and discomfort, affecting your ability to speak, chew and even yawn. Dr. Leah McQuigg and Associates offer specialized TMJ treatment to alleviate these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull, enabling essential movements. When this joint is not functioning correctly, it can lead to TMJ disorders, which are often characterized by jaw pain, headaches, earaches and difficulty in moving the jaw.
TMJ treatment at Elevation Family and Cosmetic Dentistry typically involves the following steps:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: A thorough examination, including medical history, physical assessment and imaging, to diagnose TMJ disorders accurately.
- Customized Treatment Plan: Development of a personalized treatment plan that may include lifestyle modifications, physical therapy and stress management techniques.
- Oral Appliances: Use of custom-made splints or mouthguards to relieve pressure on the TMJ and promote proper jaw alignment.
- Medications: Prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants or pain relievers to manage symptoms.
- Advanced Therapies: Offering options such as ultrasound therapy, trigger-point injections or, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
Benefits of TMJ treatment include:
- Pain Relief: Significant reduction in jaw pain, headaches and related symptoms.
- Improved Functionality: Enhanced ability to chew, speak and perform daily activities comfortably.
- Prevention of Further Damage: Prevents worsening of TMJ disorders and associated complications.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Overall improvement in daily comfort and wellbeing.
Our dentists and team use the latest techniques and technology to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. If you are experiencing TMJ symptoms, contact us at 719-481-6788 to schedule a consultation for TMJ treatment in Colorado Springs, Gleneagle and Monument, Colorado.