TMJ Treatment – Thornville, OH
Relieve Jaw Pain & Migraines Caused by TMD
TMJ dysfunction, also referred to as TMD, is a common condition that affects the function of your jaw joints, or temporomandibular joints, that attach your jawbone to your skull and allow the mouth to move side-to-side and up and down. If you believe you could have TMD, give our dental office a call today to schedule an examination and learn more about TMJ treatment in our Thornville, OH dental office.
Why Choose Thornville Dental for TMJ Treatment?
- Advanced Cone Beam CT Imaging
- State-of-the-Art Dental Facility
- Custom-Fitted Oral Appliances
Diagnosis & Treatment
Many patients who have TMD experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Aching facial muscles
- Lockjaw
- Pain in one or both of the jaw joints
- Discomfort while chewing or speaking
- Migraines
- Pain in or around the ear
Our team will conduct a thorough examination of the jaw and may capture a cone beam CT image to be able to examine the bone. We’ll then determine whether an underlying condition, like bite misalignment, is causing the symptoms before developing a treatment plan.