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<p class="DGspeakableP1">Patients looking for TMJ treatment should consider complete health dentistry, as it focuses on how the patient’s overall health may affect and be affected by their condition. At best, TMJ is an annoyance. At worst, it is excruciatingly inescapable. A TMJ dentist knows how to address the root cause of this condition rather than just temporarily alleviating its symptoms.</p>
<p class="DGspeakableP2">Primary care dental is available at University Dental Associates in The Bronx and the surrounding area. A complete health dentist can help reduce your TMJ woes while improving your overall health. Call us today at <a title="Click to call University Dental Associates at (718) 733-6600" href="tel:+1-718-733-6600" class="TLBC" id="CTC-Phone-Formatted-0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(718) 733-6600</a> to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.</p>
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<p>Complete health dentists take a more comprehensive approach to dentistry. Instead of treating a patient’s isolated symptoms, they consider all aspects of their health and how they may affect each other. As such, complete health dentists dedicate themselves to find the root cause of their patient’s conditions. This allows them to treat their overall health through their oral health. It also makes it possible to identify signs of other, broader health conditions.</p>
<p>This is especially important when dealing with TMJ since it is linked with so many other systemic conditions. <a title="Read more about systemic diseases and other painful conditions in patients with temporomandibular disorders and migraine" href="https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242018000100255" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Seeing-Complete-Health-Dentist-TMJ">Studies have shown</a> that TMJ patients are more sensitive to pain. They also present body pain areas more frequently than their counterparts. Experts hypothesize that this implies a generalized dysfunction of the patient’s nociceptive system, the sensory nervous system’s way of encoding harmful stimuli. Thus, those with TMJ may have high rates of other painful conditions and systemic diseases occuring at the same time.</p>
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<p>Temporomandibular joint disorders <a title="Read more about (TMJ, TMJ disorders, TMJD, or TMD)" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/tmj-disorders#causes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Seeing-Complete-Health-Dentist-TMJ">(also known as TMJ, TMJ disorders, TMJD, or TMD)</a> occur when an individual’s temporomandibular joint sustains damage or is otherwise malfunctions. Ideally, this joint should function like a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one temporomandibular joint on each side of the jaw. Individuals affected by TMJ experience pain in the jaw joint and the muscles controlling jaw movement.</p>
<p>It can be challenging to determine the exact cause of a patient’s TMJ disorder, especially since there may be several different factors at play. These include but are not limited to arthritis, genetics, and jaw injury. Those with jaw pain are also likely to have bruxism, a condition in which one clenches or grinds their teeth. However, not everyone with bruxism has TMJ (or vice versa).</p>
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<p>TMJ disorders <a title="Read more about Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD, TMJ)" href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd#1-3" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Seeing-Complete-Health-Dentist-TMJ">can cause severe pain and discomfort</a>, which may either be temporary or last years. This may affect either one or both sides of the face. It affects women more commonly than men, and it shows up most frequently in patients between the ages of 20 and 40. Common symptoms of TMJ include:</p>
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<p>Many of these symptoms overlap with other conditions, making proper diagnosis critical. A complete health dentist will conduct a physical exam and ask the patient about their health history to rule out (or identify) any other health issues the patient may have. They will also check the jaw, bite, and facial muscles for functionality. Full-face X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans may also be necessary, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition.</p>
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<p>TMJ is associated with several other health issues, including but not limited to, orofacial manifestations, scoliosis, and periodontal disease. <a title="Read more about Orofacial manifestations of TMJ include" href="https://www.jrheum.org/content/39/12/2352.full#sec-13" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Seeing-Complete-Health-Dentist-TMJ">Orofacial manifestations of TMJ include</a> painful chewing, maximal mouth opening, and TMJ morning stiffness. <a title="Read more about " href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4155211/#:~:text=The%20present%20study%20shows%20that,the%20muscles%20around%20the%20spine." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Seeing-Complete-Health-Dentist-TMJ">At least one study has also shown</a> that scoliosis could contribute to the restricted range of motion associated with TMJ disorders by causing a muscular imbalance. Additionally, any unilateral chewing associated with chronic periodontitis may also cause structural changes in the temporomandibular joint and worsen any secondary symptoms. Thus, treating any of these conditions has the potential to treat all others.</p>
<p>As complete health dentists are dedicated to a patient’s total wellness, they are well-aware of such issues and can identify and treat them accordingly. No condition exists in isolation; instead, they are all inextricably linked. With patients’ permission, complete health dentists can forward any relevant information to all pertinent healthcare providers to devise a comprehensive, custom-made treatment plan tailor-made to best meet their needs and improve their overall health.</p>
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<p>TMJ symptoms sometimes go away without treatment. However, if symptoms persist, patients may need to seek medical treatment. A complete health dentist can identify the symptoms’ root cause and devise a customized treatment plan tailor-made for the patient’s unique and individual needs. If over-the-counter pain medication does not relieve a patient’s discomfort, a dentist may prescribe more potent pain relievers and anti-inflammatories on an as-needed basis.</p>
<p>Oral appliances, such as splints or mouth guards, may also help, as those with jaw pain often benefit from wearing a soft or firm device over their teeth. Certain jaw exercises may assist in stretching and strengthening the jaw muscles. Physical therapy for jaw pain may include ultrasound, moist heat, and ice. Surgery may be necessary if these treatments are insufficient. Such procedures include arthrocentesis, TMJ arthroscopy, modified condylotomy, and open-joint surgery. Some patients also benefit from corticosteroid injections.</p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">TMJ flare-ups are common and typically resolve themselves within a few weeks. Still, this does not lessen the importance of treatment — especially if your symptoms cause discomfort. Encouraging the jaw joint to relax can assist in healing. You can do this by applying moist heat or ice to the affected area, resting the jaw by avoiding unnecessary use, supporting the jaw when , and reducing stress levels. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can also help. Reduce your stress levels if possible, and consider jaw exercises.</span></p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">In splint therapy, a splint (also known as a mouth or bite guard) is placed over the teeth to prevent the patient from grinding their teeth, clenching their jaw, or doing any other movement that could aggravate their TMJ. Splints are custom-made for each patient’s individual needs, meaning they may be either soft or hard. Splints relax the muscles in the mouth and support the bite.</span></p>
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