Problems with this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, oral trauma or excess muscle tension.
Dental treatments for TMJ can include replacing missing teeth, moving teeth, adjusting your bite, or filling gaps between teeth. As with many specialty dental procedures, there is no solution that is right for all patients. Our knowledgeable and professional staff can help you determine which option is best for your specific situation.
In some cases, a plastic mouthpiece may be used to prevent clenching or grinding that is contributing to the problem. If untreated and taken to extremes, surgery may be required to repair a badly damaged joint.
Problems in this area can cause:
- Headaches & earaches
- Pain in the jaw muscles
- Trouble or soreness when opening or closing the mouth
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face
TMJ Treatment – Bite Splint Therapy
Our Grand Rapids TMJ dentist offer several different types of splint therapy for specific conditions. Through proper evaluation and fitting, your Grand Rapids MI dentists can help alleviate misalignment of your bite and subsequently correct these issues.
Our dentists can help alleviate misalignment of your bite!
A bite splint is a restorative device used to support, protect, or immobilize oral structures that have been loosened, replanted, fractured or traumatized. We offer bite splint therapy options for:
- Treatment of temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders
- Patients dealing with issues from night-time teeth grinding
- Mouth or jaw problems resulting from bite misalignment
To learn more about our TMJ disorder treatments or to request an appointment with our Grand Rapids TMJ treatment dentist Adam Piotrowski DDS, please contact us here or call our office directly at (616) 949-1570. At Precision Family Dental, we work hard to help patients restore their confidence in their smile through quality dental services.