If you are suffering from problems with poor jaw joint alignment, you can experience regular discomfort, as well as functional limitations. This problem, known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), can have a serious impact on your quality of life if nothing is done. If your problems also involve a habit of jaw clenching, you can even suffer serious dental damage. Our office can help you by supplying the appropriate treatment for your issues. With help, you can manage discomfort caused by TMD, and improve your ability to bite, chew, and speak. Our office can identify and address jaw problems during a routine dental exam, but you should not feel like you have to wait for your next visit if you have concerns. With a custom oral appliance, your dentist can address poor alignment, and protect you against teeth grinding.
How TMD Can Affect Your Quality Of Life
People who deal with TMD can experience pains concentrated in their jaw, their face, their neck, and their head. This is because your jaw is operated by the trigeminal nerve, which is also responsible for sensation in these areas. In addition to discomfort, you may find it harder to move your jaw when you eat, or when you speak.
Bring Issues With Bruxism To Your Dentist’s Attention
Leaving a teeth grinding habit unaddressed can spell serious trouble for your smile. Damage to your teeth can be serious – your dentist may need to place dental crowns on teeth that suffer more serious harm. If the wear and tear you experience is of the superficial variety, your dentist can provide help in the form of cosmetic dental work.
Talk To Allen Family Dental About Problems With Jaw Joint Alignment
If you think you may be having issues with your jaw joints, talk to Allen Family Dental. Our office is prepared to help you with TMD, so that you can be free of persistent pain, and functional limitations. We can also help you if you have experience dental damage because of teeth grinding, an issue commonly related to TMD. To set a time to meet with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. Located in Allen, we also proudly welcome patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding communities.
