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TMJ Treatment in Kallangur
TMJ disorder can be a genetic fault, the result of arthritis or jaw injury. Different people face the problem at a different level. If the problem is not so severe, simple exercises can be enough to cure the problem. However, in the most serious situations, TMJ disorders might even require dental surgery to heal.
Thus, you should be able to diagnose for yourself if you need to visit a dentist for a problem in your jaws. To figure that out, we are willing to help you educate yourself about this common yet serious problem you shouldn’t face
TMJ Disorder Symptoms
You need to look for the following symptoms to suspect if you have TMJ disorder:
Frequency of headaches might increase
You might get migraine attacks
Your jaws start clicking when you open your mouth
Feeling pain behind the eyes, ears, in teeth, jaws or anywhere else on your face
You might get migraine attacks
Your fingers or arms start feeling numb
Locking of jaws when you open or close your mouth
Stiffness or pain in the neck, shoulders or back
Sore and stiff joint muscles
Feeling dizzy from time to time
Ringing or stuffiness of the ears
How Do We Treat TMJ Disorder?
Kallangur Dental Surgery has TMJ specialists who have prescribed all kinds of treatments for its disorder. Following are the treatments you could be prescribed for:
Medication
Medication
Painkillers may be prescribed to give you relief from severe pain you might be facing due to TMJ disorder.
Jaw Exercises
Jaw Exercises
If your problem is not so severe, simple jaw exercises can fix the displacement of the temporomandibular joint.
Simple home remedies
Simple home remedies
Minor problems can be cured using cold compress and chewing soft food items. You shouldn’t have gum when you’re trying to cure TMJ disorder.
Mouthguards
Mouthguards
Painkillers may be prescribed to give you relief from severe pain you might be facing due to TMJ disorder.
Braces
Braces
Orthodontists usually prescribe braces when the imperfect alignment of your teeth leads to problems in your jaws too. They are given to you, mostly for 2 years and though the treatment might be a bit painful at times, they will heal your jaws completely.
Extracting or Replacing Teeth
Extracting or Replacing Teeth
Sometimes, there are specific teeth that are the root cause of your TMJ disorder. Extracting them from the root and replacing them with dentures or dental implants proves to be a permanent solution for stiff and painful jaws.
Diseases of the Jaw
Oral health care is not restricted to merely teeth and gums. It takes care of the entire mouth, which also comprises of the jaws. Without them, you cannot open and close your mouth properly in the first place.
3 common diseases take place in your jaws. They may take place due to injuries, infection, inflammation, or cancer. Some of them are genetic too. At Kallangur Dental Surgery, we have dentists who are highly experienced in providing jaw treatments.
Infection of the Jawbone
Infection of the Jawbone
Usually, the jawbone gets infected when you leave a tooth cavity untreated. It is also known as a dental abscess. This is because the dental pulp gets infected by bacteria when you don’t treat your cavity. This infection spreads to your jaws, affecting the entire body. The symptoms include swelling or redness of gums, pain in the mouth or jaws and/or pus coming out of the infected area. Upon witnessing any of these, you must visit your dentist right away.
Following are the treatments usually involved for dental abscess:
Root canal
Extraction of the tooth
Antibiotics
Osteonecrosis
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a condition where the jawbone weakens and dies due to reduced blood supply, often caused by medications for cancer or osteoporosis.
Symptoms include:
Numbness or heaviness in the jaw
Gum infection, pain, or swelling
Loose teeth
Slow healing after dental procedures
Pus formation or exposed bone in the mouth
If you have cancer or osteoporosis, see your dentist before treatment to help prevent ONJ. Maintaining good oral hygiene and checking dentures regularly can also help prevent this condition.
Consult our caring dental team at Kallangur Dental Surgery
Do you have issues with your jaw? Visit us here at kallangur Dental Surgery today for comprehensive examination. We have ideal solutions for your TMJ disorder. We provide modern restorative work and comfortable mouthguards.
If you feel you’ve been facing pain in your jaws or teeth, Kallangur Dental Surgery is well-equipped with tools and technology to prescribe the right mode of treatment for you.
Do call us at 3886 0933 or visit us at 1423 Anzac Ave, Kallangur.
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