TMJ disorders are treated with a night guard. Worn at night, this dental appliance positions the jaw in a way that reduces stress on the muscles of the face and neck and protects the enamel surface of the teeth when TMH disorders include clenching and grinding of the teeth.
If you answer “yes” to any of the following, a night guard might be the best treatment option for you, if you suffer from TMJ Disorders:
1) Do you grinding or clenching your teeth?
2) Do you stiff muscles around your jaws?
3) Do you suffer from frequent headaches and pains in your neck?
4) Do you hear clicking or popping when you open your mouth?
5) Is it hard or painful to open your mouth wide when you eat or yawn?
6) Have you suffered an injury to your neck, head, or jaws?
7) Do you have arthritis in other joints?
8) Have you noticed your teeth no longer touch when you bite?

Treatment for TMJ Disorders — “Midtown Family Dental”Night Guards
There are many treatment options available at “Midtown Family Dental” to treat TMJ Disorders. Our Doctors will complete a detailed evaluation to diagnosis the possibility of a TMJ disorder and to determine the best course of treatment for your situation. Our goal is to relieve joint pain and muscle spasms.
Night guards are often recommended to help stop clenching and/or grinding of the teeth which reduces muscle tension while protecting the cartilage inside the joint and the enamel surface of the teeth. Night guards position your jaw in an appropriate position to relive pressure on the jaw. Night guards may be worn initially over 8 hours each day to help your jaw heal, transitioning to only while sleeping.
To learn more about our “Midtown Family Dental”Night Guards, please contact “Midtown Family Dental” Today!
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