Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause considerable pain and discomfort, affecting your ability to speak, chew and even yawn. Dr. Leah McQuigg and Associates provide specialized TMJ treatment to relieve these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Book OnlineTMJ Treatment: Relief for Jaw Pain and Improved Function
The temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull and makes essential movements possible. When the joint is not working properly, a TMJ disorder can develop, often marked by jaw pain, headaches, earaches and difficulty 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 the TMJ disorder accurately.
- Customized Treatment Plan: A personalized plan that may include lifestyle modifications, physical therapy and stress management techniques.
- Oral Appliances: Custom-made splints or mouthguards that relieve pressure on the TMJ and support proper jaw alignment.
- Medications: Anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants or pain relievers to manage symptoms.
- Advanced Therapies: Options such as ultrasound therapy, trigger-point injections or, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
Benefits of TMJ treatment include:
- Pain Relief: A significant reduction in jaw pain, headaches and related symptoms.
- Improved Functionality: A better ability to chew, speak and go about daily activities comfortably.
- Prevention of Further Damage: Keeps TMJ disorders and their complications from worsening.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Greater day-to-day comfort and wellbeing.
Our dentists and team use the latest techniques and technology to achieve 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.